Des Moines, Iowa, has been experiencing higher rates of crime in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 37.1 per 1,000 residents. This is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Des Moines is 60.8, compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Des Moines are more likely to experience both violent and property crimes than the average American. Factors such as poverty, unemployment, and drug use may contribute to the high crime rates in the city. Authorities in Des Moines are working to address these issues and decrease crime in the city to make it a safer place for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Des Moines violent crime is 37.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Des Moines property crime is 60.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.