Crime & Safety Report for 17527 N Valley Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323

Review crime and safety information near 17527 N Valley Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323. 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 19 offenders within 5 miles and 190 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

19 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 17527 N Valley Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323

19 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
12 Child Involved
4 Assault
4 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BENGTSON, BRIAN JAMES

30 years old

15403 WINSTON AVE URBANDALE, IA, 50323
1.9 Medium
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DAREM, MUSTAFA SAFA

24 years old

Violent

2184 159TH ST NW CLIVE, IA, 50325
3 Medium
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QUINCY, JAMISON RILEY

21 years old

Violent

708,2 Assault

2024-09-03T13:50:15

1305 SW 10TH LN GRIMES, IA, 50111
3.3 Medium
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VAN HOUTEN, CONNOR JOSEPH

28 years old

Child Involved

728,12 Sexual exploitation minor

2024-09-03T13:50:15

728,12 Sexual exploitation minor

2024-09-03T13:50:15

2412 NW SPRINGBROOKE DR GRIMES, IA, 50111
4.6 Medium
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BURNS, FRANK TODD

57 years old

Child Involved

Non-Iowa Conviction - Possession of child pornography

2024-09-03T13:50:15

1965 SE PRAIRIE CREEK DR WAUKEE, IA, 50263
4.2 Medium

190 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

190 Crime & Incidents by Severity
23 Severe
23 Medium
42 Low
102 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:49 PM

SE Gateway Dr, Grimes, IA 50111

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for an unknown problem was reported near Southeast Gateway Drive between Southeast 8th Street and Southeast Gateway Circle. Units were dispatched but later told to disregard the call.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:32 AM

131st St, Urbandale, IA 50323

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of two vehicles, one white and one black with large wheels, apparently racing and weaving through traffic on I-80 westbound near mile marker 131 in the Urbandale area.

Traffic

07/16/2026 05:31 AM

149th St & Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50323

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Douglas Parkway and 149th Street in Urbandale involving a specific vehicle and its license plate.

Traffic

07/14/2026 06:55 PM

SE 11th St & SE Grimes Blvd, Grimes, IA 50111

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a light green four-door sedan driving recklessly near Southeast 11th Street and Southeast Grimes Boulevard in Polk County. The vehicle was reportedly cutting off other vehicles and swerving while braking.

Traffic

07/14/2026 06:38 PM

NW 137th St, Clive, IA 50325

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic hazard on Interstate 80 westbound between mile markers in the 130s, involving a red-cab semi with its trailer partially blocking the right lane.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Radiant Elementary School0.3 mi
Walnut Hills Elementary School1.7 mi
Grant Ragan Elementary School2.0 mi
Shuler Elementary School2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 17527 N Valley Dr 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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