Crime & Safety Report for 1705 20th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Review crime and safety information near 1705 20th Ave SE, 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

$369,900 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 1,433 sqft

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

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Full report contains 50 offenders within 5 miles and 298 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

50 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1705 20th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009

50 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
22 Child Involved
12 Assault
17 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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WAGNER, LARRY LEE II

53 years old

Child Involved

Non-Iowa Conviction - Receipt of child pornography

2024-09-03T13:50:15

9390 SE 6TH AVE RUNNELLS, IA, 50237
4 Medium
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GIBBONS, TIMOTHY GORDON

61 years old

Child Involved

4805 HUBBELL AVE RM 49 DES MOINES, IA, 50317
4.2 Medium
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HAIGHT, TIMOTHY JAMES

50 years old

4171 E BROADWAY LOT 9 DES MOINES, IA, 50317
5 Medium
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HOANGVAN, CHRISTOPHER MATTHEW

33 years old

5165 E 46TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
4.6 Medium
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JONES, RAYMOND SCOTT

60 years old

4171 E BROADWAY LOT 31 DES MOINES, IA, 50317
5 Medium

298 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

298 Crime & Incidents by Severity
35 Severe
35 Medium
39 Low
189 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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 02:42 PM

E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a 56-year-old man having difficulty breathing at an apartment near East 42nd Street. No asthma or lung history was reported. Medic 11 continued the response after Engine 11 was told to stop.

Traffic

07/16/2026 11:07 AM

NE 56th St, Altoona, IA 50009

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a motor vehicle collision in the 2000 block of Northeast 56th Street, between a dead end and Northeast 23rd Avenue. Units reported the vehicle on the west side of the road in front of near Northeast 56th Street, and it was described as a single-occupant rollover with the occupant reporting no injuries.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 09:45 AM

Hubbell Ave & E 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a reported found wallet near the southwest corner of the intersection of East 46th Street and Hubbell Avenue in Des Moines.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Centennial Elementary1.2 mi
Clay Elementary1.7 mi
Altoona Elementary1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1705 20th Ave SE 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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