Ames, IA Trends
SpotCrime's Ames, Iowa crime map shows 13 assaults, 2 shootings, 5 burglaries, 46 thefts, 0 robberies, 8 vandalism, and 68 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Ames, Iowa showed 7 assaults, 1 shootings, 5 burglaries, 33 thefts, 0 robberies, 9 vandalism, and 68 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Ames, Iowa is currently up by 37% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is up in Ames, Iowa. Unfortunately, property crime and overall crime have both increased this month, with property crime increasing by 25% when compared to the previous month.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is up in Ames, Iowa. Unfortunately, violent crime and overall crime have both increased this month, with violent crime increasing by 87% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 7 | 46 | 33 | 296 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 5 | 5 | 29 |
| Vandalism | 3 | 8 | 9 | 69 |
| Shooting | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arrest | 11 | 68 | 29 | 242 |
| Assault | 4 | 13 | 7 | 79 |
| Other | 50 | 202 | 167 | 1122 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Ames. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.