Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Des Moines is the safer city with a safety score of 72/100. Cambridge has a violent crime rate of 598.2/100K compared to 332.2/100K in Des Moines.
| Metric | Cambridge Massachusetts | Des Moines Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 51/100 | 72/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 598.2 | 332.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,274.3 | 1,870.8 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,872.4 | 2,203 |
| Murder Rate | 16.5 | 9.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 145 | 67.3 |
| Assault Rate | 402.3 | 214 |
| Burglary Rate | 509.6 | 387.5 |
| Larceny Rate | 2,256.1 | 1,117 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 508.5 | 366.3 |
| Population | 188,765 | 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.