Crime & Safety Report for 7965 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Review crime and safety information near 7965 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320. 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

$174,000 | 2 bd | 2 ba | 1,192 sqft

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

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Full report contains 159 offenders within 5 miles and 2598 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

159 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 7965 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

159 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
70 Child Involved
34 Assault
57 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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VACCO, FRANCIS CHARLES

57 years old

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,8 Lascivious act solicit

2024-09-03T13:50:15

5546 SE MAPLE DR CARLISLE, IA, 50047
4.9 Medium
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JOHNSON, NEKEIDRO LEE

48 years old

Violent

709,11 Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse

2024-09-03T13:50:15

2511 CEDAR ST APT 302 NORWALK, IA, 50211
4.5 Medium
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NOTCH, NOAH GABRIEL

25 years old

Child Involved

728,12 Sexual exploitation minor

2024-09-03T13:50:15

909 E 17TH ST APT 45 NORWALK, IA, 50211
4.5 Medium
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CREWSE, JUSTIN DUANE

38 years old

70 THAYER ST DES MOINES, IA, 50315
1.4 Medium
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DANIELS, JULIUS TERRY

60 years old

715 THORNTON AVE DES MOINES, IA, 50315
3.1 Medium

2598 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2598 Crime & Incidents by Severity
259 Severe
422 Medium
601 Low
1316 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:56 PM

Berwick Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical help requested near Berwick Drive for a Spanish-speaking male who felt sick and stopped responding after becoming frustrated with questions. Emergency units were asked to assist.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 10:49 PM

SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to reported suspicious activity at a motel on Southeast 14th Street in Des Moines. A caller reported a blonde woman in a (description withheld) who appeared to be drugged, with two men possibly fighting over her near or inside two motel units.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 10:20 PM

E Meadow Ln, Des Moines, IA 50320

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible suspicious vehicle near East Meadow Lane and East Southfield Drive in Des Moines during a traffic contact involving a South Carolina license plate.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:18 PM

Glover Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop in the 3700 block of Glover Avenue involving a white Chevrolet Silverado reported to have no license plates.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:12 PM

SW 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers assisted fire/medical crews on a cardiac/medical emergency near Southwest 7th Street. A 63-year-old man was found unresponsive in a bathtub (apartment/unit 219), with CPR instructions provided; he was later reported as DOA.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Studebaker Elementary School0.8 mi
McCombs Middle School1.2 mi
Lovejoy Elementary School1.6 mi
Mitchell Early Childhood Center1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 7965 SE 14th 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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