Crime & Safety Report for 961 Pelican Dr, Polk City, IA 50226

Review crime and safety information near 961 Pelican Dr, Polk City, IA 50226. 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

$476,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 1,558 sqft

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

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Full report contains 10 offenders within 5 miles and 59 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

10 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 961 Pelican Dr, Polk City, IA 50226

10 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
6 Child Involved
3 Assault
2 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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SANCHEZ, JESUS RODRIGUEZ

38 years old

Child Involved

Violent

Non-Iowa Conviction - Sexual assault child

2024-09-03T13:50:15

2150 NE 18TH ST UNIT 29 GRIMES, IA, 50111
5 Medium
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GEDDES, CALEB JOHN

26 years old

Child Involved

709,12 Indecent contact with a child

2024-09-03T13:50:15

406 WALNUT ST POLK CITY, IA, 50226
0.8 High
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HANLIN, DAVID CHARLES

60 years old

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

405 W VAN DORN ST POLK CITY, IA, 50226
0.8 High
Offender photo

PIGHETTI, DOMENIC JOHN

80 years old

Child Involved

Non-Iowa Conviction - Possession of child pornography

2024-09-03T13:50:15

3853 NW 92ND PL POLK CITY, IA, 50226
3.9 Medium
Offender photo

SAUKKO, JAMES ERNEST

58 years old

Child Involved

709,8 Lascivious acts with a child

2024-09-03T13:50:15

Non-Iowa Conviction - Criminal sexual condct 3rd de

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,8 Lascivious acts with a child

2024-09-03T13:50:15

13232 NW 30TH POLK CITY, IA, 50226
4.4 Medium

59 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

59 Crime & Incidents by Severity
5 Severe
4 Medium
11 Low
39 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 12:29 PM

Aspen Dr, Granger, IA 50109

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched near Aspen Drive in Granger for a male with a possible head injury and intoxication, reported by law enforcement on scene. The location is near Dead End and Maplewood Drive.

Road Closure

07/14/2026 10:26 PM

Park Ave, Granger, IA 50109

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, responders looked into a possible road hazard near Park Avenue and Highway 6, but it appeared to be minimal and almost dry.

Theft Report

07/14/2026 07:36 PM

Big Creek State Park, 8794 Northwest 125th Avenue, Polk City, IA 50226

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported theft near Big Creek State Park involving a possible stolen scooter that a resident in the Slater area wanted checked on.

Fire

07/12/2026 08:46 PM

NW Beaver Dr & NW 78th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched on a still alarm near Northwest Beaver Drive and Northwest 78th Avenue in Johnston, Iowa.

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 07:56 PM

NW Boulder Brook Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance dispatched for a public assist near northwest Boulder Brook Drive between Northwest Boulder Brook Boulevard and Northwest Boulder Brook Place.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
North Polk West Elementary School0.8 mi
Big Creek Elementary1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 961 Pelican Dr in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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