Crime & Safety in Des Moines, IA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Des Moines has a violent crime rate of 707 per 100,000 residents, 86% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 573.5 per 100,000, robbery at 75.5, rape at 54.0. The murder rate is 4.3 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,157 per 100,000, 61% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,157, burglary at 463, vehicle theft at 521 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 33 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Des Moines receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Des Moines vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent707.3/100K
86% above US avg
Murder4.3/100K
32% below US avg
Rape54.0/100K
Robbery75.5/100K
Assault573.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,156.6/100K
61% above US avg
Burglary462.6/100K
Theft2,156.8/100K
Vehicle Theft520.9/100K
Arson16.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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