Is Des Moines, Washington a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Des Moines, WA

Is Des Moines, Washington safe place to live?
Is Des Moines, Washington a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Des Moines? What is the crime rate in Des Moines city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Des Moines, Washington is 65% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Des Moines is 14% lower than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Des Moines is 80% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 293 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 28 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    1261
    Violent : 109
    Property : 1152
    Total Crime
    65% NAT. AVG.
    28% STATE AVG.
    3861.9 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    14% NAT. AVG.
    14% STATE AVG.
    333.8 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    80% NAT. AVG.
    29% STATE AVG.
    3528.1 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Des Moines
    Violent crime
    1 in 293
    Property crime
    1 in 28
    Robbery
    1 in 571
    Burglary
    1 in 254
    Assault
    1 in 780
    Car Theft
    1 in 125
    Des Moines : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Washington 21 20 39 25 5
    In USA 529 455 802 579 53
    Des Moines : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Washington 23 12 5 35 40
    In USA 975 272 137 1404 1166

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Des Moines
    		Washington
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 109 333.8 293.7 387.8
    Murder 2 6.1 3.91 6.5
    Robbery 56 171.5 67.37 73.9
    Assault 41 125.6 187.62 279.7
    Rape 10 30.6 34.8 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Des Moines
    		 Washington
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 1152 3528.1 2732.44 1,958.2
    Burglary 126 385.9 522.08 314.2
    Larceny 770 2358.2 1854.23 1,398
    Car Theft 256 784 356.13 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison