Crime & Safety Report for 603 1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009

Review crime and safety information near 603 1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009. 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

$450,000 | 3 bd | 1,603 sqft

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

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Full report contains 61 offenders within 5 miles and 542 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

61 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 603 1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009

61 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
24 Child Involved
18 Assault
21 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DAMICO, PATRICK HENRY

29 years old

Violent

2721 E 38TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
4.8 Medium
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EBERLE DIPPLE, ZANDER

46 years old

Violent

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

55 years old

Child Involved

2607 E 38TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
4.9 Medium
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FRIDERES, JUSTIN DAVID

37 years old

Violent

4380 NE 34TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
4.9 Medium
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GIBBONS, TIMOTHY GORDON

61 years old

Child Involved

4805 HUBBELL AVE RM 49 DES MOINES, IA, 50317
3.2 Medium

542 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

542 Crime & Incidents by Severity
53 Severe
60 Medium
86 Low
343 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:06 PM

1st St E, Altoona, IA 50009

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a fall near First Street, Altoona, between Northeast Hayes Drive and Southeast Delaware Avenue.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:53 PM

Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are responding to a diabetic issue near Hubbell Avenue. Several units are en route to the location.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:49 PM

Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a reported diabetic issue near Hubbell Avenue. Medic Eleven was assigned to the scene.

Fire

07/16/2026 03:54 PM

Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at an upstairs unit near Hubble Avenue. They found a one-story residential building with no visible smoke or fire and determined it was an accidental smoke alarm activation before clearing the scene.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Altoona Elementary0.6 mi
Centennial Elementary0.7 mi
Willowbrook Elementary1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 603 1st St E 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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