West Des Moines, IA Crime Reports & Statistics
Neighborhood Crime Statistics For West Des Moines, Iowa
Population: 56,400 in 2009
The West Des Moines, IA crime report and city information below can give residents and potential residents incite on their local area and surroundings. This information that was collected and published on this site is from the participation of over 17,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States. These statistics are collected and published by the FBI on an annual basis for special studies and reports, on the cities in the United States. *
West Des Moines, IA Crime Categories
West Des Moines, IA Law Enforcement Statistics
Law Enforcement officers are individuals who ordinarily carry a firearm and a badge, have full arrest powers, and are paid from governmental funds set aside specifically for sworn law enforcement representatives. (UCR Definition)
Law Enforcement -
West Des Moines, IAYear 2009 | Total Employees 81 | Officers 66 | Civilians 15 |
Year 2008 | Total Employees 78 | Officers 65 | Civilians 13 |
Year 2007 | Total Employees 78 | Officers 63 | Civilians 15 |
Year 2006 | Total Employees 78 | Officers 63 | Civilians 15 |
West Des Moines, IA Violent Crime Statistics
In 2009, West Des Moines, Iowa law enforcement had 73 violent crimes reported. With a population of 56,400 in 2009, there were 12.9 occurrences of violent crimes per 10k persons in West Des Moines, Iowa. The total known offenses in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 98, 88 and 131, respectively .
Violent crime is composed of four offenses: forcible rape, murder and non-negligent manslaughter, aggravated assault, and robbery. Violent crimes involve force or threat of force. (UCR Definition)
Violent Crimes -
West Des Moines, IAYear 2009 | Population 56,400 | Occurrences 73 | Occurrences (per 10k) 12.9 |
Year 2008 | Population 55,765 | Occurrences 131 | Occurrences (per 10k) 23.5 |
Year 2007 | Population 54,988 | Occurrences 88 | Occurrences (per 10k) 16.0 |
Year 2006 | Population 53,048 | Occurrences 98 | Occurrences (per 10k) 18.5 |
West Des Moines, IA Forceable Rape Crime Statistics
In 2009, West Des Moines, Iowa had 3.2 occurrences of forcible rape per 10k persons in a population of 56,400 in 2009. The total known offenses of forcible rape in West Des Moines in 2009 was 18. There were 20 known offenses in 2006, 15 in 2007, and 18 in 2008.
Forcible rape is the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. Rapes by force and attempts or assaults to rape regardless of the age of the victim are included. Statutory offenses (no force used--victim under age of consent) are excluded. (UCR Definition)
Forcible Rape -
West Des Moines, IAYear 2009 | Population 56,400 | Occurrences 18 | Occurrences (per 10k) 3.2 |
Year 2008 | Population 55,765 | Occurrences 18 | Occurrences (per 10k) 3.2 |
Year 2007 | Population 54,988 | Occurrences 15 | Occurrences (per 10k) 2.7 |
Year 2006 | Population 53,048 | Occurrences 20 | Occurrences (per 10k) 3.8 |
West Des Moines, IA Murder Statistics
West Des Moines, Iowa had 0 murders in 2009. With a total population of 56400 in 2009, there were 0.0 occurrences of murder per 10k persons in West Des Moines, Iowa. The murder rates in West Des Moines, Iowa in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 0, 0 and 1, respectively.
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. (UCR Definition)
Murder -
West Des Moines, IAYear 2009 | Population 56,400 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
Year 2008 | Population 55,765 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.2 |
Year 2007 | Population 54,988 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
Year 2006 | Population 53,048 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
West Des Moines, IA Aggravated Assault Statistics
The total known offenses of aggravated assault in West Des Moines, Iowa in 2009 was 49. West Des Moines had 8.7 occurrences of aggravated assault per 10k persons in a population of 56,400 in 2009. In West Des Moines there were 69 offenses in 2006, 58 in 2007, and 84 in 2008.
Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. The Program further specifies that this type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by other means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Attempted aggravated assault that involves the display of--or threat to use--a gun, knife, or other weapon is included in this crime category because serious personal injury would likely result if the assault were completed. When aggravated assault and larceny-theft occur together, the offense falls under the category of robbery. (UCR Definition)
Assault -
West Des Moines, IAYear 2009 | Population 56,400 | Occurrences 49 | Occurrences (per 10k) 8.7 |
Year 2008 | Population 55,765 | Occurrences 84 | Occurrences (per 10k) 15.1 |
Year 2007 | Population 54,988 | Occurrences 58 | Occurrences (per 10k) 10.5 |
Year 2006 | Population 53,048 | Occurrences 69 | Occurrences (per 10k) 13.0 |
West Des Moines, IA Robbery Statistics
In 2009, West Des Moines, Iowa had 6 occurrences of robberies reported to the police. With 56,400 in 2009 people living in West Des Moines, in 2009 there were 1.1 occurrences per 10k persons. Based on statistics from the FBI, there were 9 robberies in 2006, 15 in 2007 and 28 in 2008.
Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. (UCR Definition)
Robbery -
West Des Moines, IAYear 2009 | Population 56,400 | Occurrences 6 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1.1 |
Year 2008 | Population 55,765 | Occurrences 28 | Occurrences (per 10k) 5.0 |
Year 2007 | Population 54,988 | Occurrences 15 | Occurrences (per 10k) 2.7 |
Year 2006 | Population 53,048 | Occurrences 9 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1.7 |
West Des Moines, IA Property Crime Statistics
A property crime includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. In 2009, West Des Moines, Iowa had 1772 property crimes. The population in 2009 for West Des Moines was 56,400 in 2009; the number of violent crimes per 10k persons was 314.2. Looking back at the previous three years in West Des Moines, Iowa, you will see that there were 1847 property crimes in 2006, 1586 in 2007 and 1746 in 2008.
A property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The property crime category includes arson because the offense involves the destruction of property; however, arson victims may be subjected to force. Because of limited participation and varying collection procedures by local agencies, only limited data are available for arson. Arson statistics are included in trend, clearance, and arrest tables throughout Crime in the United States, but they are not included in any estimated volume data. The arson section in this report provides more information on that offense. (UCR Definition)
Property Crime -
West Des Moines, IAYear 2009 | Population 56,400 | Occurrences 1,772 | Occurrences (per 10k) 314.2 |
Year 2008 | Population 55,765 | Occurrences 1,746 | Occurrences (per 10k) 313.1 |
Year 2007 | Population 54,988 | Occurrences 1,586 | Occurrences (per 10k) 288.4 |
Year 2006 | Population 53,048 | Occurrences 1,847 | Occurrences (per 10k) 348.2 |
West Des Moines, IA Burglary Statistics
The total known offenses of burglary in West Des Moines, Iowa in 2009 was 196. Burglary is part of the violent crimes category. Based on the known offenses and its population of 56,400 in 2009 in 2009, West Des Moines, Iowa had 34.8 occurrences of burglary per 10k persons. In West Des Moines there were 241 burglary offenses in 2006, 226 in 2007, and 217 in 2008.
Burglary is defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program as the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. The use of force to gain entry is not required to classify an offense as a burglary. Burglary in the UCR program is categorized into three sub classifications: forcible entry, unlawful entry where no force is used, and attempted forcible entry. (UCR Definition)
Did you know that a burglary occurs in the United States every 15 seconds? In 2008, there were 2.4 billion burglaries in just the U.S.A! Property loss due to burglary totaled $4.3 billion in 2008, with an average loss of $1,991 per occurrence. You may qualify for a FREE home security system; simply fill out the form on the top of this page to get a free, no-obligation quote and protect yourself from being part of these statistics.
Burglary -
West Des Moines, IAYear 2009 | Population 56,400 | Occurrences 196 | Occurrences (per 10k) 34.8 |
Year 2008 | Population 55,765 | Occurrences 217 | Occurrences (per 10k) 38.9 |
Year 2007 | Population 54,988 | Occurrences 226 | Occurrences (per 10k) 41.1 |
Year 2006 | Population 53,048 | Occurrences 241 | Occurrences (per 10k) 45.4 |
West Des Moines, IA Larceny Statistics
West Des Moines, Iowa had 1536 offenses of larceny-theft reported to the police in 2009. With 56,400 in 2009 people living in West Des Moines that year, there were 272.3 occurrences per 10k persons. Based on the statistics from the FBI, there were 1538 larceny-thefts in 2006, 1315 in 2007 and 1482 in 2008.
Larceny-theft (except motor vehicle theft) is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. Examples are thefts of bicycles or automobile accessories, shoplifting, pocket-picking, or the stealing of any property or article which is not taken by force and violence or by fraud. Attempted larcenies are included. Embezzlement, confidence games, forgery, worthless checks, etc., are excluded. (UCR Definition)
Larceny -
West Des Moines, IAYear 2009 | Population 56,400 | Occurrences 1,536 | Occurrences (per 10k) 272.3 |
Year 2008 | Population 55,765 | Occurrences 1,482 | Occurrences (per 10k) 265.8 |
Year 2007 | Population 54,988 | Occurrences 1,315 | Occurrences (per 10k) 239.1 |
Year 2006 | Population 53,048 | Occurrences 1,538 | Occurrences (per 10k) 289.9 |
West Des Moines, IA Motor Vehicle Crime Statistics
In 2009, West Des Moines, Iowa law enforcement had 40 motor vehicle thefts reported. With a population of 56,400 in 2009 in West Des Moines, there were 7.1 occurrences of motor vehicle theft per 10k persons. The total known offenses by law enforcement of this kind in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 68, 45 and 47, respectively.
Motor vehicle theft is the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. The offense includes the stealing of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc. The taking of a motor vehicle for temporary use by persons having lawful access is excluded from this definition. (UCR Definition)
Motor Vehicle Crime -
West Des Moines, IAYear 2009 | Population 56,400 | Occurrences 40 | Occurrences (per 10k) 7.1 |
Year 2008 | Population 55,765 | Occurrences 47 | Occurrences (per 10k) 8.4 |
Year 2007 | Population 54,988 | Occurrences 45 | Occurrences (per 10k) 8.2 |
Year 2006 | Population 53,048 | Occurrences 68 | Occurrences (per 10k) 12.8 |
West Des Moines, IA Arson Statistics
The total known offenses of arson in West Des Moines in 2009 was 9. West Des Moines, Iowa had 1.6 occurrences of arson per 10k persons in a population of 56,400 in 2009. In West Des Moines, Iowa, the known offenses of arson were 13 in 2006, 9 in 2007, and 9 in 2008.
Arson is any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc. (UCR Definition)
Arson -
West Des Moines, IAYear 2009 | Population 56,400 | Occurrences 9 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1.6 |
Year 2008 | Population 55,765 | Occurrences 9 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1.6 |
Year 2007 | Population 54,988 | Occurrences 9 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1.6 |
Year 2006 | Population 53,048 | Occurrences 13 | Occurrences (per 10k) 2.5 |
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