Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Des Moines is the safer city with a safety score of 72/100. Charleston has a violent crime rate of 242.8/100K compared to 332.2/100K in Des Moines.
| Metric | Charleston South Carolina | Des Moines Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 55/100 | 72/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 242.8 | 332.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,355.8 | 1,870.8 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,598.7 | 2,203 |
| Murder Rate | 12.1 | 9.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 40.4 | 67.3 |
| Assault Rate | 160.9 | 214 |
| Burglary Rate | 581 | 387.5 |
| Larceny Rate | 2,081 | 1,117 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 693.8 | 366.3 |
| Population | 229,267 | 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.