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4%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
16%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
2%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Crime data for this area is not available from the FBI. Either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are created based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita and population density.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleDes Moines/100k peopleIowa/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,421 (estimate)1,6182,324
Murdern/an/an/a1.76.3
Rapen/an/an/a42.540.0
Robberyn/an/an/a21.666.1
Assaultn/an/an/a220.7268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)428 (estimate)287370
Burglaryn/an/an/a218.6269.8
Theftn/an/an/a965.41,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a147.4282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)1,993 (estimate)1,3321,954

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    Crime Quick Facts

    • Des Moines crime rates are 4% higher than the national average
    • Violent crimes in Des Moines are 16% higher than the national average
    • In Des Moines you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
    • Des Moines is safer than 11% of the cities in the United States
    • Year over year crime in Des Moines has decreased by 36%

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    The Des Moines crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Des Moines as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Des Moines crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Des Moines crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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        Daily Crime In Des Moines (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Des Moines

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Des Moines is 1 in 234
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Des Moines is 1 in 51
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Des Moines is 1 in 42

        Year Over Year Crime In Des Moines (per 100,000 people)

        Des Moines police department

        Item Des Moines Iowa National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)5003,827558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a1.83.3

        Sex offenders in Iowa

        State Total offenders Iowa /100K National /100K
        Iowa6,040205266
        There are a total of 6,040 sex offenders in Iowa. This yields a total of 205 sex offenders in Iowa per 100,000 residents which is 23% less than the national average.

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        Norwalk, IA11,46756210266
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        Johnston, IA22,07770650720
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        Des Moines, IA215,4084281,9932,421

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        Des Moines, IA215,4084281,9932,421
        Source: The Des Moines, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.