Crime & Safety Report for 7916 NW 79th Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

Review crime and safety information near 7916 NW 79th Ln, 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 — 2026-07-26

$300,000

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

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Full report contains 85 offenders within 5 miles and 589 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

85 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 7916 NW 79th Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

85 Registered Offenders Nearby
3 Rape
36 Child Involved
25 Assault
28 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BELZER, JACOB CHRISTOPHER

32 years old

Violent

5900 SUTTON PL RM 221 URBANDALE, IA, 50322
4.7 Medium
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CHUGG, JUSTIN LOGAN

36 years old

Child Involved

5120 68TH ST URBANDALE, IA, 50322
4.6 Medium
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MURCHISON, MARK DANIEL

70 years old

Child Involved

5900 SUTTON DR RM 124 URBANDALE, IA, 50322
4.6 Medium
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TURNER, RODNEY LEE JR

34 years old

Violent

5900 SUTTON PL RM 211 URBANDALE, IA, 50322
4.7 Medium
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ABDULGHANI, LUCAS JAMAAL

40 years old

Child Involved

6512 BARTON CT JOHNSTON, IA, 50131
4.9 Medium

589 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

589 Crime & Incidents by Severity
78 Severe
59 Medium
84 Low
368 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:04 PM

38th St & Valdez Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are asked to check on a possible abandoned vehicle near 38th Street and Valdez Drive in Des Moines.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 07:32 PM

Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a passerby on the bike path near the village gate reported that a woman in dark clothing said she had been assaulted and asked for police to be called. Officers are responding to the apparent assault report.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 07:30 PM

Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a woman near the bike path off the 4100 block of Martin Luther King Jr Parkway in Des Moines after a passerby reported she said she had been assaulted and asked for police. Multiple units responded to the welfare check near the entrance to Thai Village.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 06:44 PM

NE 46th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested a K9 unit to conduct a possible drug-related search near the (number withheld) block of Northeast 46th Avenue in the Saylorville area.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 06:42 PM

NE 46th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to assist Polk County with a possible K9 search in the (number withheld) block of Northeast 46th Avenue in the Taylorville area.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Crocker Elementary School0.9 mi
Prairie Trail Elementary1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 7916 NW 79th Ln 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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