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Yuma, AZ vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines has 13% more violent crime than Yuma.
- Des Moines has 23% more property crime than Yuma.
 Yuma, AZDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock37.122.7
 Property Crime46.7  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  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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Dude · 
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 Yuma, ArizonaCrime Index
 Buckshot, AZ 
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 Somerton, AZ15.75
 San Luis, AZ16.75
 Wellton, AZ17.5
 Martinez Lake, AZ19.55
 Fortuna Foothills, AZ21.3
 Donovan Estates, AZ29.5
 Aztec, AZ30.25
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