Neighborhood Crime Report
Watrous South
Des Moines, IA
A
Crime Score
Very low or no crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
131
31% above avg
Robbery
121
21% above avg
Burglary
132
32% above avg
Larceny/Theft
131
31% above avg
Vehicle Theft
117
17% above avg
Demographics
$176,442
Average Home
$65,973
Average Income
6,271
Population
41.0
Average Age
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Watrous South Details
Watrous South, Des Moines Crime Information
Des Moines, IA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
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Watrous South
Des Moines, IA
Crime Score: A – Very low or no crime
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6,271
Population
$65,973
Median Income
$176,442
Median Home Value
41.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
131
Robbery
121
Burglary
132
Larceny/Theft
131
Vehicle Theft
117
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$176,442
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
68.9%
Renter Occupied
31.1%
Cost of Living
↑
4% higher than national average
🏠 Housing
+4%
🛒 Food & Groceries
+4%
🚗 Transportation
+4%
🏥 Healthcare
+3%
💡 Utilities
+4%
Demographics
Education Level
35.5%
High School+
14.0%
Bachelor's+
4.8%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
85.0%
Black/African American
5.0%
Hispanic/Latino
7.7%
Asian
3.4%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
30° / 11°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow
Nearby Neighborhoods
About Watrous South
Watrous South 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 6,271 residents with a median household income of $65,973.
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