Crime & Safety Report for 4518 NW 17th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Review crime and safety information near 4518 NW 17th St, Ankeny, IA 50023. 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

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

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Full report contains 48 offenders within 5 miles and 231 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

48 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 4518 NW 17th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

48 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
22 Child Involved
14 Assault
14 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GEDDES, CALEB JOHN

26 years old

Child Involved

406 WALNUT ST POLK CITY, IA, 50226
3.4 Medium
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HANLIN, DAVID CHARLES

60 years old

405 W VAN DORN ST POLK CITY, IA, 50226
3.4 Medium
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PIGHETTI, DOMENIC JOHN

80 years old

Child Involved

3853 NW 92ND PL POLK CITY, IA, 50226
1.3 Medium
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SAUKKO, JAMES ERNEST

58 years old

Child Involved

13232 NW 30TH POLK CITY, IA, 50226
4 Medium
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SCHULZ, TODD MATTHEW

46 years old

Child Involved

604 LOST LAKE DR POLK CITY, IA, 50226
4.6 Medium

231 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

231 Crime & Incidents by Severity
31 Severe
16 Medium
29 Low
155 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:26 AM

NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA 50131

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a possible unconscious female juvenile who fainted near Northwest Beaver Drive at a field club. She was conscious with heavy breathing on arrival. Response was downgraded based on updated information.

Public Assist

07/16/2026 08:00 AM

SE Rio Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 121 was dispatched for a possible public assistance call at an apartment unit on Southeast Rio Drive in Ankeny.

Public Assist

07/16/2026 03:04 AM

SW Franklin Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 121 was dispatched for a public assist at a residence near Southwest Franklin Lane, between Southwest 31st Street and Southwest 2nd Street in Ankeny, Iowa.

Traffic

07/14/2026 07:14 PM

S Ankeny Blvd & SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in the Ankeny area were involved in a high speed vehicle pursuit that moved toward Des Moines. The fleeing driver reportedly reached around 90 miles per hour and nearly hit multiple vehicles before officers used tire spikes and a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle. The driver was taken into custody, and medics were requested for the same person after a Taser deployment. Other radio traffic referenced a separate car versus deer crash with a fluid spill and a separate disturbance involving a man reportedly threatening people with a knife at a public location.

Traffic

07/14/2026 07:11 PM

S Ankeny Blvd & SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are coordinating by radio to locate a silver Oldsmobile minivan that was last reported southbound on Ankeny Boulevard near Oralabor Road in Ankeny. The incident appears to involve an ongoing vehicle pursuit and arrangements for a tow truck.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Westwood Elementary School1.2 mi
Ankeny Centennial High School1.9 mi

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Is 4518 NW 17th St 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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