The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in North Hill, Des Moines, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in North Hill

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in North Hill.

 

North Hill, Des Moines, WA Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
D+
Other Crime Grade
B-

$3.76 million

Cost of Crime™ for North Hill, Des Moines, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,031 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in North Hill in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is North Hill, Des Moines, WA Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. North Hill ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of neighborhoods but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to North Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in North Hill is 42.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Hill Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Hill varies by area - ranging from 1 in 23 in the east areas to 1 in 26 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of North Hill, Des Moines, WA see the most incidents - about 45 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Hill, Des Moines, WA

The total projected cost of crime in North Hill for 2025 is $3,755,376. This translates to approximately $688 per resident and $2,031 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in North Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Hill Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

North Hill, Des Moines, WA: $688
New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: $1762
Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA: $324
Washington: $610
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Hill is $688 per year, which is $224 more than the national average and $78 more than Des Moines's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to North Hill:
  • In New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, crime costs $1,762 per person, which is $1,073 more than in North Hill.
  • In Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA, crime costs $324 per person, which is $364 less than in North Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Hill for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to North Hill
Cost per North Hill Resident
Murder
$1.17 million
$214
Rape/Sexual Assault
$256,705
$47
Robbery
$140,327
$26
Assault
$210,121
$39
Kidnapping
$61,620
$11
Vehicle Theft
$817,713
$150
Burglary
$369,170
$68
Theft
$386,055
$71
Arson
$30,604
$6
Vandalism
$282,479
$52
Animal Cruelty
$564
$0
Drug Crimes
$12,539
$2
Identity Theft
$18,396
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$3,755,376
$688

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Hill, Des Moines, WA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in North Hill totals $9,095,195 ($1,667 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,850,571 ($2,355 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the North Hill crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of North Hill’s 5,457 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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North Hill Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 North Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.341
Robbery
0.8175
Rape
0.7758
Murder
0.1140
Total Violent Crime
3.048 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.66
Vehicle Theft
9.677
Burglary
7.459
Arson
0.2322
Total Property Crime
31.03 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1862
Drug Crimes
0.3106
Vandalism
7.246
Identity Theft
0.4355
Animal Cruelty
0.0140
Total "Other" Rate
8.192 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in North Hill is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to North Hill.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
A
D-
F
C-
F
D-
C
F
D-
C+
D-
D+
B
D
D-
C-
F
F
D
F
D-
C
F
F
C-
F
D+
B-
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

North Hill is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
C+
C+
B
D+
D+
C-
C+
C+
C-
C+
C+
C+
C-
C-
C+
A
A
A
A
A
C-
B
B
B+
A
A
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, North Hill is safer than the Washington state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in North Hill, Des Moines, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools N/A. See North Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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