Neighborhood Crime Report
Carpenter (and Drake)
Des Moines, IA
C+

Crime Score

Higher than average crime

Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault 189
89% above avg
Robbery 199
99% above avg
Burglary 184
84% above avg
Larceny/Theft 199
99% above avg
Vehicle Theft 198
98% above avg
Demographics
$136,010
Average Home
$36,937
Average Income
777
Population
26.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
Garden B Curtis Bluff Park C- Good Park C- Wood Side B Ingleside B+
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Crime Level
Low High
Carpenter (and Drake) Details

Carpenter (and Drake), Des Moines Crime Information

Des Moines, IA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

C+

Carpenter (and Drake)

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: C+ – Higher than average crime

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Low High
777
Population
$36,937
Median Income
$136,010
Median Home Value
26.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 189
Robbery 199
Burglary 184
Larceny/Theft 199
Vehicle Theft 198

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$136,010
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
10.6%
Renter Occupied
89.4%

Cost of Living

↓ 18% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -11%
🛒 Food & Groceries -15%
🚗 Transportation -18%
🏥 Healthcare -28%
💡 Utilities -13%

Demographics

Education Level

18.5%
High School+
7.5%
Bachelor's+
3.3%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
54.8%
Black/African American
21.7%
Hispanic/Latino
40.7%
Asian
4.1%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 11°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.5"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

Nearby Neighborhoods

Garden B Curtis Bluff Park C- Good Park C- Wood Side B Ingleside B+

About Carpenter (and Drake)

Carpenter (and Drake) is a neighborhood located in Des Moines, IA. With a crime score of C+, this area has higher than average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 777 residents with a median household income of $36,937.

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
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