Des Moines County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Des Moines County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,238 violent crimes and 5,347 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.1 per 100k residents, which is +15.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 838.9 per 100k, +412.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate123.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,238 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents646 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate838.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,347 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents885 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate817.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,016 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 123.1 | C | 2238 | 106.2 | +15.9% |
| Property Crime | 838.9 | F | 5347 | 163.6 | +412.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 92 | 3.5 | -39.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 57 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.1 | B | 646 | 22.3 | -23.4% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 885 | 24.0 | -29.0% |
| Larceny | 817.6 | F | 4016 | 116.4 | +602.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 413 | 22.2 | -80.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Burlington Police Department
Burlington, IA
West Burlington Police Department
West Burlington, IA