Crime & Safety in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines has a violent crime rate of 712 per 100,000 residents, 87% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 522.5 per 100,000, robbery at 129.6, rape at 53.6. The murder rate is 6.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,091 per 100,000, 109% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,443, burglary at 1,046, vehicle theft at 601 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.