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Des Moines has a violent crime rate of 263 per 100,000 residents, 31% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 113.1 per 100,000, robbery at 94.8, rape at 52.0. The murder rate is 3.1 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,079 per 100,000, 57% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,113, burglary at 425, vehicle theft at 541 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 20 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Des Moines receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Des Moines vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
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