Neighborhood Crime Report
Southwestern Hills
Des Moines, IA
A
Crime Score
Very low or no crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
81
19% below avg
Robbery
149
49% above avg
Burglary
76
24% below avg
Larceny/Theft
117
17% above avg
Vehicle Theft
118
18% above avg
Demographics
$339,028
Average Home
$86,891
Average Income
6,109
Population
39.0
Average Age
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Southwestern Hills Details
Southwestern Hills, Des Moines Crime Information
Des Moines, IA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
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Southwestern Hills
Des Moines, IA
Crime Score: A – Very low or no crime
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6,109
Population
$86,891
Median Income
$339,028
Median Home Value
39.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
81
Robbery
149
Burglary
76
Larceny/Theft
117
Vehicle Theft
118
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$339,028
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
57.2%
Renter Occupied
42.8%
Cost of Living
↑
18% higher than national average
🏠 Housing
+16%
🛒 Food & Groceries
+12%
🚗 Transportation
+15%
🏥 Healthcare
+6%
💡 Utilities
+7%
Demographics
Education Level
11.7%
High School+
29.3%
Bachelor's+
15.5%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
82.5%
Black/African American
8.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Asian
3.1%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
30° / 11°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow
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About Southwestern Hills
Southwestern Hills 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 6,109 residents with a median household income of $86,891.
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