Des Moines, IA Trends
SpotCrime's Des Moines, Iowa crime map shows 485 assaults, 3 shootings, 65 burglaries, 517 thefts, 11 robberies, 138 vandalism, and 210 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Des Moines, Iowa showed 510 assaults, 8 shootings, 46 burglaries, 533 thefts, 12 robberies, 128 vandalism, and 210 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Des Moines, Iowa is currently down by 2% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is up in Des Moines, Iowa. Even with a property crime increase of 1%, overall crime is still down 2% from the previous month.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is down in Des Moines, Iowa. Fortunately, violent crime and overall crime have both decreased this month, with violent crime decreasing by 5% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 78 | 517 | 533 | 3074 |
| Robbery | 1 | 11 | 12 | 70 |
| Burglary | 11 | 65 | 46 | 333 |
| Vandalism | 22 | 138 | 128 | 674 |
| Shooting | 1 | 3 | 8 | 28 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Arrest | 33 | 210 | 194 | 1229 |
| Assault | 91 | 485 | 510 | 2710 |
| Other | 265 | 1563 | 1648 | 8865 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Des Moines. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.