Welcome to the Des Moines Police Department's Community Crime Mapping Website.
Law Enforcement Data Information and Disclaimer
This website allows the public to see crimes that have been reported in the city within a few days of their occurrence. Only crimes occurring within City of Des Moines boundaries are displayed. Our crime mapping records are updated daily to ensure the most current information is available to the community. Users can choose which crime types they would like to view for a period of up to 90 days. I understand that the data represented on this site is for informational purposes only. Any use of the information for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited. A request to link to this site must be made in writing to the Chief of Police, Des Moines Police Department.
The CrimeView data reflects crimes as they have been reported to the police. The information on the map is based on preliminary information supplied to the police department by the reporting parties and has not been confirmed. The preliminary crime classifications may change based on the direction of follow-up investigations. As such, the information provided on this site is used to give the community information about crimes in their neighborhoods and should not be used for in-depth crime analysis.
The public information contained herein is furnished as a public service by the Des Moines Police Department. These data represent reports of selected crimes received by the police department during the prior 90 days. Not all crimes are represented and for a variety of reasons, not all crimes can be geocoded for display. The points represent approximate location only and are not precise. The City of Des Moines makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information for any other particular use. Furthermore, the City of Des Moines assumes no liability associated with the use or misuse of this information.
About the Application
The Des Moines Police Department is pleased to provide this GIS interface to law enforcement crime data. To help you understand which crimes are listed on this site, take a look at our Crime Dictionary on the Start or Help page.
Although we have tried to make this exchange of information as easy as possible, this process is still evolving. We welcome your comments or suggestions to make improvements. If you would like to offer feedback, you can send an email to
policechief@dmgov.org or telephone (515) 237-1500.
Note to Dial-up users: Due to the volume of data being communicated, a user with connection speeds of 28.8kbps or slower may experience some delays in transmission.
By clicking on the button marked, "I Agree", I attest that I have read and understood the provisions stated above.
Judy A. Bradshaw
Chief of Police
