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12%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
42%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
22%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleDe Soto/100k peopleIowa/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime24n/a (estimate)2,5451,7212,281
Murder0n/a0.02.55.7
Rape0n/a0.041.338.0
Robbery0n/a0.022.366.5
Assault2n/a212.1213.9264.1
Violent crime2n/a (estimate)212280364
Burglary4n/a424.2218.6250.7
Theft15n/a1,590.71,056.81,347.2
Vehicle theft3n/a318.1165.2318.7
Property crime22n/a (estimate)2,3331,4411,917

De Soto crime map



The De Soto crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in De Soto as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The De Soto crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the De Soto crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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      Crime Quick Facts

      • De Soto crime rates are 12% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in De Soto are 42% lower than the national average
      • In De Soto you have a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • De Soto is safer than 82% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in De Soto has increased by 242%

      De Soto, IA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Iowa has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Iowa has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in De Soto each year?
      • 4. Is the De Soto crime rate higher or lower than the Iowa average?
      • 5. De Soto is safer than 84% of all other cities in Iowa.
       
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      Daily Crime In De Soto (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in De Soto

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in De Soto is 1 in 472
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in De Soto is 1 in 43
      The chance of being a victim of crime in De Soto is 1 in 40

      Year Over Year Crime In De Soto (per 100,000 people)

      De Soto police department

      Item De Soto Iowa National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a3,827558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a1.83.3

      Sex offenders in Iowa

      State Total offenders Iowa /100K National /100K
      Iowa6,040205266
      There are a total of 6,040 sex offenders in Iowa. This yields a total of 205 sex offenders in Iowa per 100,000 residents which is 23% less than the national average.

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      De Soto, IA9872122,3332,545
      Source: The De Soto, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.