Crime & Safety Report for 3918 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Review crime and safety information near 3918 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317. 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

$245,000 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 988 sqft

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

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Full report contains 220 offenders within 5 miles and 3716 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

220 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 3918 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

220 Registered Offenders Nearby
8 Rape
90 Child Involved
65 Assault
68 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DAILEY, RONALD SCOTT

62 years old

1353 7TH AVE APT 1 DES MOINES, IA, 50314
4.7 Medium
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DAMICO, PATRICK HENRY

29 years old

Violent

2721 E 38TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
0.4 High
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DERRY, NICHALOUS LEE

42 years old

Violent

3024 MAHASKA AVE DES MOINES, IA, 50317
1.9 Medium
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EBERLE DIPPLE, ZANDER

46 years old

Violent

4825 E 38TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
1.5 Medium
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FLEMMENS, TERRY DAVID

55 years old

Child Involved

2607 E 38TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
0.5 High

3716 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3716 Crime & Incidents by Severity
383 Severe
500 Medium
829 Low
2004 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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

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.

Public Assist

07/16/2026 10:35 PM

6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were sent to a public assist call at an apartment on 6th Avenue after a caller reported that an electric stove in a supposedly vacant, locked unit may have been left on all day and could not be turned off by building staff.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 10:13 PM

E 50th St building c, unit 3302, Des Moines, IA 50317

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on two residents at a home near East 50th Street in Des Moines after a family member reported not hearing from them for about a week, despite messages appearing to go through.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 10:07 PM

Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported fight in the parking lot of a store on Guthrie Avenue, where two women in dark clothing allegedly sprayed a man with mace before leaving the area. The man also reportedly left the scene, and officers were asked to check the surrounding area.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Brubaker Elementary School0.4 mi
Hoyt Middle School0.5 mi
McKee Elementary School0.8 mi
Goodrell Middle School1.3 mi
Delaware Elementary1.3 mi
Stowe Elementary School1.6 mi
Garton Elementary1.9 mi

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Is 3918 E Ovid 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?

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