Crime & Safety Report for 1912 Thornton Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320

Review crime and safety information near 1912 Thornton Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320. 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

$335,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 1,004 sqft

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

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Full report contains 294 offenders within 5 miles and 6462 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

294 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1912 Thornton Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320

294 Registered Offenders Nearby
5 Rape
127 Child Involved
79 Assault
92 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MARTINEZ, OSIEL

47 years old

Violent

Non-Iowa Conviction - Criminal sexual assault

2024-09-03T13:50:15

5656 SE CIRCLE DR CARLISLE, IA, 50047
4.7 Medium
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MCHENRY, COLIN MICHAEL

44 years old

Child Involved

710,10 Enticing a minor

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

5792 SE 66TH PL CARLISLE, IA, 50047
4.9 Medium
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ROBINSON, ANTHONY RAY

31 years old

709,8 Lascivious act solicit

2024-09-03T13:50:15

6461 SE 57TH ST CARLISLE, IA, 50047
4.7 Medium
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VACCO, FRANCIS CHARLES

57 years old

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,8 Lascivious act solicit

2024-09-03T13:50:15

5546 SE MAPLE DR CARLISLE, IA, 50047
4.6 Medium
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GILCHRIST, JOSEPH RYAN

39 years old

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

6461 SE 57TH ST CARLISLE, IA, 50047
4.7 Medium

6462 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

6462 Crime & Incidents by Severity
626 Severe
887 Medium
1560 Low
3389 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 11:15 PM

Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50314

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a building near the 1900 block of Pleasant Street in Des Moines. The caller reports the alarm has been sounding for about 15 minutes with nothing visible or smelled and the specific unit of origin unknown.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 11:00 PM

9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a reported loud music disturbance from a back porch off an alley near 9th Street in Des Moines. Officers later reported the area was quiet and cleared the call as unfounded or unable to observe a problem. Radio traffic also referenced an ongoing situation involving a person repeatedly calling 911 and walking in the area, but no specific crime was confirmed.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:56 PM

Berwick Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical help requested near Berwick Drive for a Spanish-speaking male who felt sick and stopped responding after becoming frustrated with questions. Emergency units were asked to assist.

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.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 10:49 PM

SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to reported suspicious activity at a motel on Southeast 14th Street in Des Moines. A caller reported a blonde woman in a (description withheld) who appeared to be drugged, with two men possibly fighting over her near or inside two motel units.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Jackson Elementary School0.5 mi
River Woods Elementary School0.6 mi
Weeks Middle School0.9 mi
Howe Elementary1.2 mi
Lovejoy Elementary School1.5 mi
South Union Elementary School1.7 mi
McKinley Elementary School2.0 mi

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