Des Moines Feb 12 Weekly Crime Report: 368 Incidents and 18 Crime Stories
During the last week, Des Moines reported a total of 368 crime cases, a concerning figure that demands attention. The most prevalent crime was ‘Other’ with 132 cases, followed by ‘Theft’ with 112 incidents. ‘Assault’ also had a significant number with 63 reported cases. Less frequent but still notable were ‘Vandalism’ with 23 cases, ‘Burglary’ with 14, and ‘Trespass’ with 12. The least reported crimes were ‘Arrest’ with 7 cases, ‘Robbery’ with 2, and ‘Shooting’, ‘Arson’, and ‘Domestic Related’ each with 1 case. These statistics reflect a pressing need for more effective crime prevention strategies in the place.
| Incidents | Last Week |
|---|---|
| Other | 132 |
| Theft | 112 |
| Assault | 63 |
| Vandalism | 23 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Trespass | 12 |
| Arrest | 7 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shooting | 1 |
| Arson | 1 |
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Apart from the reported incidents, we discovered 18 crime news stories related to Des Moines over the week. Below are the most noteworthy ones.
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DUIReported: 02/07/2024 12:19 AMSource: KCCI.com
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ViolentCrimeReported: 02/05/2024 07:13 PMSource: iSkyCreations – News & Media
Des Moines Community Breathes a Sigh of Relief as Local Man Sentenced for Gun Crimes
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ViolentCrimeReported: 02/08/2024 12:03 PMSource: The Des Moines Register
Des Moines seeks to shut down east-side events center where two shot in January