Crime & Safety Report for 1721 158th St, Earlham, IA 50072

Review crime and safety information near 1721 158th St, Earlham, IA 50072. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$340,000 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 1,280 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 1721 158th St, Earlham, IA 50072

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

MCFARLAND, PATRICK DOUGLAS

53 years old

Child Involved

709,8 Lascivious acts with a child

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

1968 200TH ST WINTERSET, IA, 50273
4.9 Medium

6 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

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

Suspicious Activity

06/24/2026 09:08 PM

120th St, Earlham, IA 50072

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near 120th Street reported hearing two different voices and seeing a truck parked on her property. Deputies were dispatched to check on the suspicious activity.

Suspicious Activity

06/14/2026 04:13 PM

190th St, Winterset, IA 50273

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible abandoned 911 call from a number associated with a residence near 190th Street, where background noise suggested a gathering. The caller did not answer on callback and a voicemail was left requesting a return call.

Fire & Arson

06/14/2026 09:52 AM

SW Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA 50072

 SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible fire that the property owner reportedly started on their own property near Southwest (number withheld).

Fire & Arson

06/14/2026 09:44 AM

SW 3rd St & SW Walnut Ave, Earlham, IA 50072

 SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a reported illegal burn near Southwest Third Street and Southwest Walnut Avenue in Earlham, Iowa.

Suspicious Activity

06/12/2026 05:02 PM

152nd St, Earlham, IA 50072

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller in Madison County reported that an unknown man, woman, and two dogs arrived at her rural home and were talking about scary things. Deputies were requested to check on the suspicious situation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1721 158th St 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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