West Des Moines, IA Trends
SpotCrime's West Des Moines, Iowa crime map shows 69 assaults, 0 shootings, 18 burglaries, 109 thefts, 1 robberies, 23 vandalism, and 12 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in West Des Moines, Iowa showed 62 assaults, 2 shootings, 15 burglaries, 139 thefts, 3 robberies, 29 vandalism, and 12 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in West Des Moines, Iowa is currently down by 13% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is down in West Des Moines, Iowa. Fortunately, property crime and overall crime have both decreased this month, with property crime decreasing by 18% when compared to the previous month.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is up in West Des Moines, Iowa. Even with a violent crime increase of 4%, overall crime is still down 13% from the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 27 | 109 | 139 | 687 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Burglary | 8 | 18 | 15 | 90 |
| Vandalism | 3 | 23 | 29 | 131 |
| Shooting | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Arrest | 3 | 12 | 17 | 96 |
| Assault | 14 | 69 | 62 | 375 |
| Other | 38 | 161 | 184 | 1099 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of West Des Moines. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.