Neighborhood Crime Report
Universal Place
Des Moines, IA
B-
Crime Score
Average crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
158
58% above avg
Robbery
173
73% above avg
Burglary
181
81% above avg
Larceny/Theft
172
72% above avg
Vehicle Theft
184
84% above avg
Demographics
$226,700
Average Home
$59,198
Average Income
161
Population
31.0
Average Age
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Universal Place Details
Universal Place, Des Moines Crime Information
Des Moines, IA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
B-
Universal Place
Des Moines, IA
Crime Score: B- – Average crime
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161
Population
$59,198
Median Income
$226,700
Median Home Value
31.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
158
Robbery
173
Burglary
181
Larceny/Theft
172
Vehicle Theft
184
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$226,700
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
51.8%
Renter Occupied
48.3%
Cost of Living
↓
13% lower than national average
🏠 Housing
-11%
🛒 Food & Groceries
-13%
🚗 Transportation
-14%
🏥 Healthcare
-22%
💡 Utilities
-14%
Demographics
Education Level
36.5%
High School+
15.7%
Bachelor's+
2.0%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
59.9%
Black/African American
16.8%
Hispanic/Latino
13.7%
Asian
13.6%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
30° / 12°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow
Nearby Neighborhoods
About Universal Place
Universal Place is a neighborhood located in Des Moines, IA. With a crime score of B-, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 161 residents with a median household income of $59,198.
Safety Tips
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- Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
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