Des Moines County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Des Moines County in IA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,558 violent crimes and 5,917 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.5 per 100k residents, which is 3.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 570.9 per 100k, 249.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate102.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,558 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents713 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate570.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,917 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,122 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate553.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,292 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents470 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.5 | C | 2558 | 106.2 | -3.5% |
| Property Crime | 570.9 | F | 5917 | 163.6 | +249.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 96 | 3.5 | +22.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 58 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.3 | A | 713 | 22.3 | -35.8% |
| Burglary | 14.3 | A | 1122 | 24.0 | -40.6% |
| Larceny | 553.8 | F | 4292 | 116.4 | +375.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.8 | A | 470 | 22.2 | -87.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Des Moines County Sheriff's Office
Burlington Police Department
Burlington, IA
West Burlington Police Department
West Burlington, IA