Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Des Moines is the safer city with a safety score of 72/100. Alexandria has a violent crime rate of 458.9/100K compared to 332.2/100K in Des Moines.
| Metric | Alexandria Virginia | Des Moines Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 56/100 | 72/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.9 | 332.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,028.6 | 1,870.8 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,487.4 | 2,203 |
| Murder Rate | 21.7 | 9.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 73.8 | 67.3 |
| Assault Rate | 326.8 | 214 |
| Burglary Rate | 862.2 | 387.5 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,429.8 | 1,117 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 736.5 | 366.3 |
| Population | 137,712 | 37,297 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.