Crime & Safety Report for 804 N 3rd St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Review crime and safety information near 804 N 3rd St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. 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

$167,500 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,516 sqft

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

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Full report contains 74 offenders within 5 miles and 12 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

74 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 804 N 3rd St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

74 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
25 Child Involved
21 Assault
32 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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ARNESON, JAMES DEAN

72 years old

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

1909 S 12TH ST FORT DODGE, IA, 50501
1.2 Medium
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BEST, JONATHAN HUGH

63 years old

Child Involved

Violent

317 1/2 N 9TH ST FORT DODGE, IA, 50501
0.6 High
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CLOSE, PAUL FRANK

73 years old

WHEREABOUTS UNCONFIRMED FORT DODGE, IA, 50501
0.2 High
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DEFOE, NICHOLAS RAYMOND

44 years old

Violent

1502 D ST W FORT DODGE, IA, 50501
2 Medium
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CLEGHORN, MICHAEL LEE

71 years old

Child Involved

1615 3RD AVE S APT 1 FORT DODGE, IA, 50501
1.3 Medium

12 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

12 Crime & Incidents by Severity
7 Low
5 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 10:58 AM

Trinity Hospital, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an advanced life support patient transfer is planned to Trinity Hospital in Fort Dodge.

Break-In

07/06/2026 06:00 PM

S 29th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a third-party report of a possible burglary and prowler incident involving two males at a home near South 29th Street in Fort Dodge, with the homeowner watching the situation on a camera.

Traffic

07/02/2026 07:35 PM

S 25th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle hitting a deer on South 25th Street in Fort Dodge, with a unit going to assist in handling the injured animal.

Traffic

07/02/2026 06:35 PM

Central Ave & S 12th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer in Webster County reportedly rear ended a vehicle during a traffic stop near Central Avenue and South 12th Street in Fort Dodge, and another unit was requested to assist.

Traffic

07/02/2026 06:33 PM

Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with an apparent expired Iowa registration on Central Avenue in Fort Dodge.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Feelhaver Elementary School0.8 mi
Duncombe Elementary School1.1 mi
Early Childhood Center1.2 mi
Cooper Elementary School1.7 mi
Fort Dodge High School1.7 mi
Butler Elementary School1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 804 N 3rd 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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