Ames, IA Trends
SpotCrime's Ames, Iowa crime map shows 14 assaults, 1 shootings, 8 burglaries, 42 thefts, 0 robberies, 11 vandalism, and 21 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Ames, Iowa showed 21 assaults, 2 shootings, 1 burglaries, 39 thefts, 0 robberies, 15 vandalism, and 21 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Ames, Iowa is currently down by 22% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is up in Ames, Iowa. Even with a property crime increase of 10%, overall crime is still down 22% from the previous month.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is down in Ames, Iowa. Fortunately, violent crime and overall crime have both decreased this month, with violent crime decreasing by 34% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 2 | 42 | 39 | 281 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 8 | 1 | 26 |
| Vandalism | 0 | 11 | 15 | 61 |
| Shooting | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arrest | 0 | 21 | 41 | 174 |
| Assault | 0 | 14 | 21 | 94 |
| Other | 0 | 150 | 201 | 1107 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Ames. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.