2025 Compare Cities Crime:
New Haven, CT vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines has 27% less violent crime than New Haven.
- Des Moines has 3% more property crime than New Haven.
 New Haven, CTDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock37.122.7
 Property Crime59  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Over 17 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  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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