This is the most recent crime for Des Moines that was provided to Spotcrime
| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 103 | 566 | 555 | 3182 |
| Robbery | 3 | 11 | 12 | 71 |
| Burglary | 11 | 69 | 68 | 351 |
| Vandalism | 21 | 151 | 149 | 751 |
| Shooting | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 |
| Arson | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| Arrest | 26 | 187 | 231 | 1271 |
| Assault | 71 | 445 | 511 | 2863 |
| Other | 243 | 1446 | 1678 | 9146 |
SpotCrime's Des Moines, Iowa crime map shows 445 assaults, 0 shootings, 69 burglaries, 566 thefts, 11 robberies, 151 vandalism, and 187 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Des Moines, Iowa showed 511 assaults, 2 shootings, 68 burglaries, 555 thefts, 12 robberies, 149 vandalism, and 187 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Des Moines, Iowa is currently down by 10% 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 10% 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 13% when compared to the previous month.
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