Neighborhood Crime Report
Capitol Heights
Des Moines, IA
A
Crime Score
Very low or no crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
106
6% above avg
Robbery
108
8% above avg
Burglary
140
40% above avg
Larceny/Theft
112
12% above avg
Vehicle Theft
73
27% below avg
Demographics
$178,135
Average Home
$74,302
Average Income
155
Population
42.0
Average Age
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Capitol Heights Details
Capitol Heights, Des Moines Crime Information
Des Moines, IA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
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Capitol Heights
Des Moines, IA
Crime Score: A – Very low or no crime
Low
High
155
Population
$74,302
Median Income
$178,135
Median Home Value
42.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
106
Robbery
108
Burglary
140
Larceny/Theft
112
Vehicle Theft
73
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$178,135
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
61.1%
Renter Occupied
38.9%
Cost of Living
↑
5% higher than national average
🏠 Housing
+5%
🛒 Food & Groceries
+4%
🚗 Transportation
+5%
🏥 Healthcare
+3%
💡 Utilities
+4%
Demographics
Education Level
28.2%
High School+
5.8%
Bachelor's+
1.9%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
87.8%
Black/African American
6.0%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Asian
1.1%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
29° / 11°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 64°F
🌧️
34.3"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow
Nearby Neighborhoods
About Capitol Heights
Capitol Heights is a neighborhood located in Des Moines, IA. With a crime score of A, this area has very low or no crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 155 residents with a median household income of $74,302.
Safety Tips
- Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
- Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
- Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
- Report suspicious activity to local authorities