Crime & Safety Report for 22 1st Ave, Melbourne, IA 50162

Review crime and safety information near 22 1st Ave, Melbourne, IA 50162. 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

$419,900 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 1,731 sqft

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

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

4 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 22 1st Ave, Melbourne, IA 50162

4 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
2 Child Involved
1 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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KOSBAU, BENJAMIN JOHN

31 years old

Violent

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,11 Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse

2024-09-03T13:50:15

2907 LAFAYETTE AVE VAN CLEAVE, IA, 50162
4.6 Medium
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WALLANDER, SHANE MICHAEL

44 years old

Child Involved

709,8 Lascivious acts with a child

2024-09-03T13:50:15

101 1ST ST VAN CLEVE, IA, 50162
4.7 Medium
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SMYTH, DAVID ANDREW

46 years old

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

107 E WASHINGTON APT 2 NEW LONDON, IA, 52645
4.6 Medium
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LYTLE, ANDREW JAMES

39 years old

Child Involved

Non-Iowa Conviction - Possession child sexually abusive material

2024-09-03T13:50:15

207 COLLEGE DR MELBOURNE, IA, 50162
0.6 High

5 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5 Crime & Incidents by Severity
3 Medium
1 Low
1 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/14/2026 03:07 PM

Durham Ave, Rhodes, IA 50234

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes Marshall County requesting mutual aid tankers from Collins Fire for a reported shed structure fire near Durham Avenue in Rhodes, Iowa.

Fire

07/14/2026 02:57 PM

Durham Ave, Rhodes, IA 50234

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a shed on fire near the 3100 block of Durham Avenue, with one fire department requesting assistance from another nearby department.

Fire

07/12/2026 05:11 PM

Knapp Ave, Melbourne, IA 50162

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported fully involved tractor fire on a semi trailer near Knapp Avenue, with deputies already on scene and units coordinating on a fire tactical channel.

Traffic

06/16/2026 11:17 AM

IA-330, Melbourne, IA

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a gray Jeep driving south on Highway 330 near Melbourne at changing speeds that reportedly went into a ditch and then returned to the road, with a possible female driver.

Medical Emergency

06/10/2026 02:47 PM

Melbourne, IA 50162

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue personnel were dispatched to a home on Prospect Avenue in Melbourne for a reported overdose.

Frequently asked questions

Is 22 1st Ave 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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