Neighborhood Crime Report
West Des Moines Heights
West Des Moines, IA
A+

Crime Score

Very low or no crime

Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault 67
33% below avg
Robbery 48
52% below avg
Burglary 163
63% above avg
Larceny/Theft 127
27% above avg
Vehicle Theft 88
12% below avg
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Demographics
$246,589
Average Home
$73,798
Average Income
42
Population
35.0
Average Age
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Crime Level
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West Des Moines Heights Details

West Des Moines Heights, West Des Moines Crime Information

West Des Moines, IA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

A+

West Des Moines Heights

West Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: A+ – Very low or no crime

42
Population
$73,798
Median Income
$246,589
Median Home Value
35.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 67
Robbery 48
Burglary 163
Larceny/Theft 127
Vehicle Theft 88

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

Housing & Real Estate

$246,589
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
75.8%
Renter Occupied
24.2%

Cost of Living

6% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +6%
🛒 Food & Groceries +6%
🚗 Transportation +7%
🏥 Healthcare +3%
💡 Utilities +5%

Demographics

Education Level

29.7%
High School+
34.5%
Bachelor's+
4.2%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
89.4%
Black/African American
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
Asian
2.0%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 12°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

West Des Moines Heights, West Des Moines Crime Information

West Des Moines, IA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

A+

West Des Moines Heights

West Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: A+ – Very low or no crime

Low High
42
Population
$73,798
Median Income
$246,589
Median Home Value
35.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 67
Robbery 48
Burglary 163
Larceny/Theft 127
Vehicle Theft 88

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

Housing & Real Estate

$246,589
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
75.8%
Renter Occupied
24.2%

Cost of Living

6% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +6%
🛒 Food & Groceries +6%
🚗 Transportation +7%
🏥 Healthcare +3%
💡 Utilities +5%

Demographics

Education Level

29.7%
High School+
34.5%
Bachelor's+
4.2%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
89.4%
Black/African American
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
Asian
2.0%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 12°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About West Des Moines Heights

West Des Moines Heights is a neighborhood located in West 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 42 residents with a median household income of $73,798.

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