Ames, IA Trends
SpotCrime's Ames, Iowa crime map shows 65 assaults, 0 shootings, 0 burglaries, 99 thefts, 0 robberies, 38 vandalism, and 2 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Ames, Iowa showed 51 assaults, 5 shootings, 0 burglaries, 98 thefts, 0 robberies, 48 vandalism, and 2 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Ames, Iowa is currently down by 7% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is down in Ames, Iowa. Fortunately, property crime and overall crime have both decreased this month, with property crime decreasing by 6% when compared to the previous month.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is up in Ames, Iowa. Even with a violent crime increase of 16%, overall crime is still down 7% from the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 17 | 99 | 98 | 444 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Vandalism | 7 | 38 | 48 | 168 |
| Shooting | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arrest | 0 | 2 | 14 | 123 |
| Assault | 13 | 65 | 51 | 252 |
| Other | 85 | 536 | 587 | 2506 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Ames. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.