Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Des Moines is the safer city with a safety score of 72/100. Des Moines has a violent crime rate of 332.2/100K compared to 309.7/100K in Fairbanks.
| Metric | Des Moines Iowa | Fairbanks Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 72/100 | 39/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 332.2 | 309.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,870.8 | 4,492.6 |
| Total Crime Rate | 2,203 | 4,802.3 |
| Murder Rate | 9.4 | 11 |
| Robbery Rate | 67.3 | 49.4 |
| Assault Rate | 214 | 231 |
| Burglary Rate | 387.5 | 747.8 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,117 | 2,872.7 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 366.3 | 872.1 |
| Population | 37,297 | 219,790 |
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.