Crime & Safety Report for 17297 State Highway 92, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

Review crime and safety information near 17297 State Highway 92, Columbus Junction, IA 52738. 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

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

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Full report contains 4 offenders within 5 miles and 11 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

4 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 17297 State Highway 92, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

4 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
4 Child Involved
0 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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AVESING, JOSHUA THOMAS

36 years old

Child Involved

709,12 Indecent contact with a child

2024-09-03T13:50:15

10821 CO RD X37 COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA, 52738
4.5 Medium
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WATSON, SHANNON WADE

49 years old

Child Involved

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

Non-Iowa Conviction - Possession of child pornography

2024-09-03T13:50:15

208 S COLUMBIA ST GRANDVIEW, IA, 52752
3.7 Medium
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CLARK, NOAH BENJAMIN

32 years old

Child Involved

710,10 Enticing a minor

2024-09-03T13:50:15

728,15 Telephone disem obc mat

2024-09-03T13:50:15

400 E MAIN ST LETTS, IA, 52754
3.8 Medium
Offender photo

NELSON, JEREMIAH RYAN

40 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

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

1105 2ND AVE COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA, 52738
4.2 Medium

11 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

11 Crime & Incidents by Severity
3 Low
8 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 07:26 PM

E Main St, Letts, IA 52754

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, possible medical emergency involving a 63 year old female near East Main Street in Letts. She appears to be going in and out of consciousness with diabetic issues and cancer treatment.

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 07:18 PM

E Main St, Letts, IA 52754

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a medical call near East Main Street in Letts for a 63-year-old woman who was going in and out of consciousness. She was reported to be breathing, with diabetic issues, undergoing cancer treatment, and having a reported blood sugar of 163. Multiple ambulance services were requested to respond to the scene.

Domestic Dispute

07/12/2026 04:01 AM

Main St, Grandview, IA 52752

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a possible domestic disturbance at an apartment on South Main Street in Grandview. A woman said a man there was acting erratically and had slapped her, and she wanted him removed. There was a language barrier, and it was unknown if weapons were involved.

Medical Emergency

07/08/2026 07:28 AM

IA-92, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, louisa County ambulance was dispatched to a location on Highway 92 for a reported medical emergency involving a 47-year-old with shallow breathing who was initially unresponsive and then began to lightly cry.

Break-In

07/02/2026 08:53 PM

Colonels Dr, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible burglary alarm with repeated sales floor motion activations at a discount store in Columbus Junction.

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Is 17297 State Highway 92 in a low-crime area?

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