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Des Moines police report 8% drop in overall crime in 2024; drug possession cases rose after state law changes
Summary
Police presented a snapshot comparing 2023–24 crime indicators: overall crime down about 8%, burglaries down 43% and auto theft down 41%. Drug and alcohol offenses rose 283% after a period when possession enforcement was constrained by court and legislative changes; the department cautioned NIBRS versus older UCR comparisons can distort trends.
Police staff presented a data update showing an overall 8% decrease in reported crime in the most recent year, while highlighting uneven trends across categories.
The briefing said burglaries decreased about 43% and auto thefts about 41%, trends police attributed in part to enforcement and prosecutorial partnership. "Prosecutor Manuel has been…
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