Crime & Safety Report for 1618 5th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Review crime and safety information near 1618 5th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009. 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

$435,000 | 5 bd | 4 ba | 2,030 sqft

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

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Full report contains 83 offenders within 5 miles and 866 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

83 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1618 5th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

83 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
33 Child Involved
21 Assault
31 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DAMICO, PATRICK HENRY

29 years old

Violent

2721 E 38TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
3.7 Medium
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DERRY, NICHALOUS LEE

42 years old

Violent

3024 MAHASKA AVE DES MOINES, IA, 50317
4.9 Medium
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EBERLE DIPPLE, ZANDER

46 years old

Violent

4825 E 38TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
3.6 Medium
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FLEMMENS, TERRY DAVID

55 years old

Child Involved

2607 E 38TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
3.7 Medium
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FRIDERES, JUSTIN DAVID

37 years old

Violent

4380 NE 34TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
4 Medium

866 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

866 Crime & Incidents by Severity
83 Severe
97 Medium
148 Low
538 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:56 PM

E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire rescue and medical personnel were sent to the (number withheld) block of East 32nd Street in Des Moines for a reported hemorrhage.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 10:13 PM

E 50th St building c, unit 3302, Des Moines, IA 50317

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on two residents at a home near East 50th Street in Des Moines after a family member reported not hearing from them for about a week, despite messages appearing to go through.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:06 PM

1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a fall near First Street, Altoona, between Northeast Hayes Drive and Southeast Delaware Avenue.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:58 PM

E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving an adult male with breathing difficulty was reported near East 29th Street. Police and Medic 3 are on scene.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:49 PM

E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and police responded to a fall involving a young child near East University Avenue. The child is alert and conscious and is complaining of a broken arm after being pushed off a bed.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Altoona Elementary0.9 mi
Centennial Elementary0.9 mi
Clay Elementary1.0 mi
Willowbrook Elementary1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1618 5th Ave 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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