Zip 50312 (Des Moines, IA) Crime


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The crime rate in 50312 Des Moines, IA is significantly higher than the national average. Specifically, the violent crime rate in 50312 Des Moines, IA is 34.1 compared to 22.7 of the US average, and the property crime rate is 56.9 compared to 35.4 of the US average. This means that residents of this area are at a greater risk for both violent and property crimes than other areas in the United States. It is important to be aware of these facts when living or visiting this area in order to stay safe and take necessary precautions.

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

Des Moines (zip 50312) violent crime is 34.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Des Moines (zip 50312) property crime is 56.9. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Des Moines, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Urbandale, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Urbandale, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Windsor Heights, IA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001166.70041.71253520.83753083.362.5
2002394020.783290.35744.5456.2522662.2
2004318.5021.2127.4169.94523.3637.13673.8212.4
2005214.80064.4150.46015773.44983.9257.8
2007133.20066.666.64394.1554.83639.6199.7
2008308.60066.1242.55996.5595.25269132.3
2009346.6021.7652604961433.34332.8195
2010279.1064.485.9128.83908.1343.63435.7128.8
2011122.8020.540.961.45895.6470.85261163.8
2012221.9060.540.31215709.1847.34821.540.3
2013204.904120.5143.43934.4676.23135.2123
2014163.4040.80122.53757.4204.23491.961.3
2015143.50020.51233465.2287.13116.761.5
2016143.1040.920.481.74537.1510.93985.340.9
2017279.9060401804339.1399.93919.220
2019265.50102.140.8122.55412.6265.54902245.1

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Windsor Heights, IA265.55,412.64,89722019
Des Moines, IA712.04,090.5199,39032019
West Des Moines, IA227.02,305.346,56852016
Urbandale, IA62.91,021.541,49972019
Norwalk, IA33.7749.78,99272019
Clive, IA40.5699.216,88172019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Urbandale, IA62.91,021.541,49972019
Norwalk, IA33.7749.78,99272019
Clive, IA40.5699.216,88172019
Johnston, IA127.71,197.820,43572019
Pleasant Hill, IA242.23,420.89,14992017
Waukee, IA61.8758.613,862102019

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