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West Des Moines
  • Town in Iowa
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West Des Moines
#1 in Best Places to Live in Iowa
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Iowa
  • 132 reviews
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    West Des Moines Crime

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Poll
    How safe do you feel in this area?
    Based on 28 responses
    • Very safe. There is really no crime to speak of.
      54%
    • Pretty safe. There is some crime, but it doesn't impact me much.
      46%
    Poll
    How reliable are the police in this area?
    Based on 29 responses
    • The police are very visible and very responsive.
      79%
    • The police are visible, but somehow respond slowly when needed.
      10%
    • The police aren't around much, but are there quickly when you need them.
      10%

    West Des Moines Crime Rates

    Violent Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      83.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      39
      40.7
    • Robbery
      10.1
      135.5
    Property Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      186.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,289.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      170.4
      284
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