Crime & Safety Report for 4549 Woodland Ave Unit 1, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Review crime and safety information near 4549 Woodland Ave Unit 1, West Des Moines, IA 50266. 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 91 offenders within 5 miles and 1223 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

91 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 4549 Woodland Ave Unit 1, West Des Moines, IA 50266

91 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
40 Child Involved
25 Assault
28 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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EBBERS, BRIAN JEFFREY

32 years old

Child Involved

Non-Iowa Conviction - Possession of child pornography

2024-09-03T13:50:15

1310 57TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50311
3.7 Medium
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MASIGAN, NOEL DOMINIQUE CUREG

52 years old

Violent

709,11 Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse

2024-09-03T13:50:15

1423 57TH PL DES MOINES, IA, 50311
3.7 Medium
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ROTH, BRAD ALAN

63 years old

Child Involved

709,9 Indecent exposure

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,12 Indecent contact with a child

2024-09-03T13:50:15

4539 UNIVERSITY AVE APT 5 DES MOINES, IA, 50311
4.5 Medium
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VANDYKE, LOGAN JOSEPH

34 years old

Child Involved

709,8 Lascivious acts with a child

2024-09-03T13:50:15

1531 43RD ST DES MOINES, IA, 50311
4.8 Medium
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DUIT, DALE JOHN

50 years old

709,9 Indecent exposure

2024-09-03T13:50:15

911 41ST ST DES MOINES, IA, 50312
4.8 Medium

1223 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1223 Crime & Incidents by Severity
154 Severe
172 Medium
264 Low
633 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:01 PM

39th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities responded to a mental health and welfare call involving a person named (person_name withheld), who was reported to have been calling 911 repeatedly overnight. She was believed to be on foot and roaming near 39th Street, wearing gray pants and a white tank top. Units searched for her but were unable to locate her at the time.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:08 PM

80th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and law enforcement responded to an apparent minor vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 80 near mile marker 114 to help an elderly person get out of a vehicle. The person was reported not to be trapped and the situation was described as non-emergent.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:13 PM

80th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond to a reported crash on I-80 eastbound near mile marker 414 involving a four-door sedan that apparently struck the median. Dispatchers check with Dallas County about any lane blockage and possible injuries.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:23 PM

63rd St, Des Moines, IA 50322

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious situation at an apartment on 63rd Street in Des Moines after a caller reported hearing female voices inside a unit that was believed to be vacant.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 07:28 PM

Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible property dispute at a residence on Woodland Avenue, where people are meeting to retrieve belongings.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Crossroads Park Elementary School0.4 mi
Valley High School0.6 mi
Western Hills Elementary School0.9 mi
Indian Hills Junior High School1.3 mi
Westridge Elementary1.4 mi
Learning Resource Center1.6 mi
Fairmeadows Elementary School1.6 mi
Valley Southwoods1.9 mi

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Is 4549 Woodland Ave Unit 1 in a low-crime area?

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