This is the most recent crime for West Des Moines that was provided to Spotcrime
| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 26 | 121 | 124 | 538 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 |
| Burglary | 7 | 22 | 9 | 104 |
| Vandalism | 6 | 20 | 21 | 106 |
| Shooting | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arrest | 5 | 19 | 27 | 137 |
| Assault | 11 | 72 | 51 | 395 |
| Other | 33 | 175 | 185 | 1088 |
SpotCrime's West Des Moines, Iowa crime map shows 72 assaults, 3 shootings, 22 burglaries, 121 thefts, 2 robberies, 20 vandalism, and 19 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in West Des Moines, Iowa showed 51 assaults, 1 shootings, 9 burglaries, 124 thefts, 4 robberies, 21 vandalism, and 19 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in West Des Moines, Iowa is currently up by 2% 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 5% 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 37% when compared to the previous month.
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