Crime & Safety Report for 1232 540th St SW, Kalona, IA 52247

Review crime and safety information near 1232 540th St SW, Kalona, IA 52247. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$145,000 | 4 bd | 1 ba | 1,502 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 1 offenders within 5 miles and 6 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

1 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1232 540th St SW, Kalona, IA 52247

1 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
0 Child Involved
0 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

KAVAN, VONG

54 years old

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

2015 HWY 22 APT A KALONA, IA, 52247
4.9 Medium

6 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

6 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Medium
2 Low
3 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/14/2026 07:39 AM

13th St, Wellman, IA 52356

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan Altima near the Highway 13 on-ramp around mile marker 275 after reports that the vehicle was driving erratically and was slow to stop. The driver was described as an older male, and a records check on the vehicle and license reportedly came back valid with no wants or warrants.

Fire

07/02/2026 10:36 PM

Walnut Rd SW, Kalona, IA 52247

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a reported fire alarm sounding for about half an hour at a location on Walnut Road, with no smoke or flames reported.

Traffic

06/30/2026 03:08 PM

13th St, Wellman, IA 52356

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible hit-and-run crash near a northbound interstate rest area by 13th Street in Wellman. A caller in a white Dodge minivan reported being rear-ended by a white SUV before both vehicles moved into the northbound rest area. The current location of the vehicles is unclear.

Medical Emergency

06/10/2026 05:26 PM

Cosgrove Rd SW, Kalona, IA 52247

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers paged local medical responders to a location on Cosgrove Road Southwest near Kalona for a reported incident where a man apparently fell from a roof.

Medical Emergency

06/10/2026 05:25 PM

Cosgrove Rd SW, Kalona, IA 52247

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a male apparently fell near Cosgrove Road Southwest, prompting a medical dispatch to Kalona fire and rescue.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1232 540th St SW in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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