2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Jefferson City, MO vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines has 46% more violent crime than Jefferson City.
- Des Moines has 26% more property crime than Jefferson City.
 Jefferson City, MODes Moines, IAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock37.122.7
 Property Crime45.1  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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 Linn, MO14.5
 St. Thomas, MO16.15
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