Des Moines, Iowa Trend of Total Crime Rate

Updated on October 5, 2024.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2023, there were 8,579 total crimes in Des Moines IA, and the total crime rate per 100K residents was 4,091.9. Compared to 2021, the total crime rate increased by 7%.

The chart below shows the total crime rate and the table below shows the number of crimes and crime rate from 2010 to 2023.

You can see similar information for other Iowa cities.

You can also see similar information for other types of crimes.

Data Source: FBI UCR.
Des Moines IA Total Crime Rate Per 100K
Des Moines IA Number and Rate of Total Crimes
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Year Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
2010 10910 5385.95
2011 11840 5789.79
2012 11355 5474.93
2013 11074 5339.67
2014 10108 4853.78
2015 9981 4743.75
2016 10422 4927.64
2017 11087 5102.70
2019 10541 4826.82
2020 9986 4638.40
2021 8129 3815.36
2023 8579 4091.90