Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Des Moines has a violent crime rate of 62 per 100,000 residents, 84% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,300 per 100,000, 68% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Des Moines receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Des Moines vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)