Des Moines, WA has a higher rate of violent crime compared to the rest of the United States, with a rate of 23.8 per 1,000 residents. This is slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. Property crime is also a concern in this area, with a rate of 52.3, which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Des Moines, WA are at a higher risk of becoming victims of crimes such as assault, robbery, and theft. Despite efforts to combat crime in the city, the statistics show that there is still work to be done in making Des Moines 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 23.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Des Moines property crime is 52.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.