Des Moines, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Des Moines Police Department serves the city of Des Moines, IA in Polk, Warren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 24,176 violent crimes and 36,144 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 178.4 per 100k residents, which is 68.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 260.4 per 100k, 59.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 21 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FRape
Grade DRobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 178.4 | F | 24176 | 106.2 | +68.0% |
| Property Crime | 260.4 | D | 36144 | 163.6 | +59.2% |
| Rape | 5.3 | D | 617 | 3.5 | +48.5% |
| Robbery | 4.8 | B | 1032 | 5.8 | -18.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.4 | D | 5247 | 22.3 | +45.7% |
| Burglary | 29.6 | D | 6638 | 24.0 | +23.1% |
| Larceny | 184.1 | D | 22759 | 116.4 | +58.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.4 | F | 6475 | 22.2 | +95.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 21 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Church of Jesus Christ | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny | 0 miles | A 51.2 | B 114.5 | Violent: 71.3% lower Property: 56.0% lower |
| Clive | 0 miles | A 52.5 | A 99.8 | Violent: 70.6% lower Property: 61.7% lower |
| West Des Moines | 0 miles | A 33.5 | C 191.1 | Violent: 81.2% lower Property: 26.6% lower |
| Johnston | 0 miles | B 81.5 | B 118.2 | Violent: 54.3% lower Property: 54.6% lower |
| Polk City | 0 miles | A 31.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 82.2% lower Property: N/A |