Des Moines, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Des Moines Police Department serves the city of Des Moines, WA in King County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,726 violent crimes and 5,650 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.1 per 100k residents, which is 41.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 298.3 per 100k, 82.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 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 AAnnual Rate62.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,726 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate298.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,650 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents653 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate192.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,580 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate77.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,387 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.1 | A | 1726 | 106.2 | -41.5% |
| Property Crime | 298.3 | F | 5650 | 163.6 | +82.3% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 64 | 3.5 | -12.1% |
| Robbery | 12.4 | F | 194 | 5.8 | +113.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.3 | A | 242 | 22.3 | -58.1% |
| Burglary | 24.9 | C | 653 | 24.0 | +3.5% |
| Larceny | 192.7 | F | 3580 | 116.4 | +65.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 77.7 | F | 1387 | 22.2 | +250.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 4 miles | F 188.3 | F 453.8 | Violent: 202.9% higher Property: 52.1% higher |
| Tukwila | 5 miles | F 259.5 | F 1684.7 | Violent: 317.6% higher Property: 464.7% higher |
| Renton | 6 miles | B 79.8 | F 338.7 | Violent: 28.4% higher Property: 13.5% higher |
| Algona | 9 miles | A 31.4 | B 125.5 | Violent: 49.5% lower Property: 57.9% lower |
| Covington | 10 miles | A 41.6 | F 374.3 | Violent: 33.1% lower Property: 25.5% higher |