2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Springfield, MO vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines has 76% less violent crime than Springfield.
- West Des Moines has 62% less property crime than Springfield.
 Springfield, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock1522.7
 Property Crime95.4  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Springfield, MissouriCrime Index
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 Highlandville, MO9.2
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 Saddlebrooke, MO12.45
 Fremont Hills, MO12.65
 Spokane, MO12.95
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