2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Wheeling, WV vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines has 23% less violent crime than Wheeling.
- Des Moines has 43% more property crime than Wheeling.
 Wheeling, WVDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock37.122.7
 Property Crime34.5  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  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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Cities with the Least Crime Near Wheeling, West VirginiaCrime Index
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 Blaine, OH 
 Clearview, WV5.5
 West Liberty, WV6.35
 McMechen, WV7.45
 Triadelphia, WV7.9
 Benwood, WV9.05
 St. Clairsville, OH9.1
 Barnesville, OH9.85
 Shadyside, OH10.35

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