Crime & Safety Report for 940 250th St, Sheffield, IA 50475

Review crime and safety information near 940 250th St, Sheffield, IA 50475. 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

$1,499,824 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 4,278 sqft

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

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Full report contains 1 offenders within 5 miles and 12 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

1 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 940 250th St, Sheffield, IA 50475

1 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
1 Child Involved
0 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

LIMING, JOSHUA ROBERT

33 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Non-Iowa Conviction - Lewd/indecent proposals/acts to child 5 counts

2024-09-03T13:50:15

Non-Iowa Conviction - Forcible sodomy 4 counts

2024-09-03T13:50:15

Non-Iowa Conviction - Rape by instrumentation

2024-09-03T13:50:15

112 ELM ST APT 5 THORNTON, IA, 50479
4.5 Medium

12 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

12 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Severe
3 Medium
1 Low
7 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 03:05 PM

Eagle Ave, Thornton, IA 50479

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, first responders were called to an address near Eagle Avenue in Thornton for a 78 year old female having difficulty breathing. She later appeared to have something stuck in her throat but was breathing normally.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 03:01 PM

Eagle Ave, Thornton, IA 50479

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was made for a 78-year-old female having difficulty breathing near Eagle Avenue in Thornton. First responders were paged to the scene within the county.

Medical Emergency

07/06/2026 06:53 PM

6th St N d, Thornton, IA 50479

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment on 6th Street North in Thornton for an adult man reportedly having problems with his heart and stents. A separate call sent an ambulance to a location on South Pierce in Mason City for an adult man with chest pain and breathing difficulty after drinking alcohol. Deputies were also assigned to speak in person with people involved in a reported harassment and eviction issue.

Traffic

06/26/2026 05:27 PM

100th St & Nettle Ave, Sheffield, IA 50475

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a vehicle possibly in a ditch near 100th Street and Nettle Avenue in Cerro Gordo County.

Suspicious Activity

06/24/2026 07:21 AM

8th St N & Main St, Thornton, IA 50479

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast a possible be-on-the-lookout alert near Main Avenue South and 8th Street for a silver 2006 Toyota Highlander reportedly traveling southbound on 8th Street.

Frequently asked questions

Is 940 250th 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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