Crime & Safety Report for 5820 Beechtree Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Review crime and safety information near 5820 Beechtree Dr, 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 — 2026-07-25

$498,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,532 sqft

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

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Full report contains 57 offenders within 5 miles and 629 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

57 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5820 Beechtree Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

57 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
27 Child Involved
16 Assault
16 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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SPARKS, JAMES RAY

55 years old

Non-Iowa Conviction - Aggravated criminal sexual abuse

2024-09-03T13:50:15

6209 TONKA AVE DES MOINES, IA, 50312
4.4 Medium
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VLACK, JEFFREY STEWART

56 years old

Child Involved

709,8 Lascivious acts with a child

2024-09-03T13:50:15

955 63RD ST DES MOINES, IA, 50312
4.7 Medium
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BILLY, WILL QUITDE

22 years old

Violent

8712 CAROLE CIR APT 18 URBANDALE, IA, 50322
4.1 Medium
Offender photo

COLON-ABREGO, FRANCIS A

46 years old

Violent

6009 CRESTON AVE BLD D APT 18 DES MOINES, IA, 50321
4.5 Medium
Offender photo

HOERNER, MICHAEL GERARD

68 years old

Child Involved

Violent

3201 78TH ST URBANDALE, IA, 50322
4.8 Medium

629 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

629 Crime & Incidents by Severity
84 Severe
73 Medium
153 Low
319 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

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.

Fire

07/16/2026 06:26 PM

SW 63rd St, Des Moines, IA

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported illegal burn near the river bridge along Southwest 63rd Street in Des Moines, with people seen near the fire on the east side of the bridge.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:21 PM

Campus Dr, Clive, IA 50325

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an urgent medical pickup was requested at MercyOne Clive Rehab for a patient who may have a hip dislocation.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Westridge Elementary0.3 mi
Crossroads Park Elementary School1.3 mi
Brookview Elementary School1.6 mi
Learning Resource Center1.6 mi
Western Hills Elementary School1.6 mi
Jordan Creek Elementary School1.6 mi
Valley Southwoods1.8 mi

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Is 5820 Beechtree Dr in a low-crime area?

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