Moab, UT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Moab Police Department serves the city of Moab, UT in Grand County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 737 violent crimes and 616 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 301.9 per 100k residents, which is 184.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 132.1 per 100k, 19.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate301.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents737 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate56.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate132.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents616 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate113.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents501 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 301.9 | F | 737 | 106.2 | +184.3% |
| Property Crime | 132.1 | B | 616 | 163.6 | -19.3% |
| Rape | 18.9 | F | 85 | 3.5 | +433.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 56.6 | F | 112 | 22.3 | +154.3% |
| Burglary | 18.9 | B | 59 | 24.0 | -21.5% |
| Larceny | 113.2 | C | 501 | 116.4 | -2.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanding | 66 miles | D 158.6 | D 222.0 | Violent: 47.5% lower Property: 68.1% higher |
| Helper | 94 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 140.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 6.4% higher |
| Wellington | 94 miles | A 61.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 79.7% lower Property: N/A |
| East Carbon | 94 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Price | 99 miles | B 84.6 | B 145.0 | Violent: 72.0% lower Property: 9.8% higher |