Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Des Moines is the safer city with a safety score of 72/100. Boulder has a violent crime rate of 471.3/100K compared to 332.2/100K in Des Moines.
| Metric | Boulder Colorado | Des Moines Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 59/100 | 72/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 471.3 | 332.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,747.3 | 1,870.8 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,218.6 | 2,203 |
| Murder Rate | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 156 | 67.3 |
| Assault Rate | 262.4 | 214 |
| Burglary Rate | 652.8 | 387.5 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,533.2 | 1,117 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 561.4 | 366.3 |
| Population | 203,477 | 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.