West Des Moines, Iowa (50266) has a lower rate of violent crime than the US average, with 24.4 compared to 22.7. However, West Des Moines has a higher rate of property crime than the US average at 33.2 compared to 35.4. This means that there is an increased likelihood of theft or vandalism in West Des Moines compared to other parts of the United States. Residents are encouraged to pay attention to their surroundings and take appropriate safety measures when necessary.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
West Des Moines (zip 50266) violent crime is 24.4. (The US average is 22.7)
West Des Moines (zip 50266) property crime is 33.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of West Des Moines, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Clive, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Clive, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.