West Des Moines, IA Trends
SpotCrime's West Des Moines, Iowa crime map shows 66 assaults, 4 shootings, 15 burglaries, 119 thefts, 1 robberies, 27 vandalism, and 24 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in West Des Moines, Iowa showed 51 assaults, 0 shootings, 18 burglaries, 107 thefts, 5 robberies, 8 vandalism, and 24 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in West Des Moines, Iowa is currently up by 9% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is up in West Des Moines, Iowa. Unfortunately, property crime and overall crime have both increased this month, with property crime increasing by 21% when compared to the previous month.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is up in West Des Moines, Iowa. Unfortunately, violent crime and overall crime have both increased this month, with violent crime increasing by 26% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 24 | 119 | 107 | 521 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| Burglary | 5 | 15 | 18 | 105 |
| Vandalism | 7 | 27 | 8 | 107 |
| Shooting | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arrest | 4 | 24 | 18 | 133 |
| Assault | 16 | 66 | 51 | 396 |
| Other | 28 | 176 | 188 | 1098 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of West Des Moines. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.