Provo, UT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Provo Police Department serves the city of Provo, UT in Utah County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,624 violent crimes and 8,420 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.6 per 100k residents, which is 52.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 95.8 per 100k, 41.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,624 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents477 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,420 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents735 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,990 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents643 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.6 | A | 3624 | 106.2 | -52.4% |
| Property Crime | 95.8 | A | 8420 | 163.6 | -41.5% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 251 | 3.5 | -74.8% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 85 | 5.8 | -84.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 477 | 22.3 | -80.1% |
| Burglary | 5.3 | A | 735 | 24.0 | -77.9% |
| Larceny | 78.9 | B | 6990 | 116.4 | -32.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.6 | A | 643 | 22.2 | -52.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Fork/Cedar Hills | 0 miles | A 52.8 | A 103.6 | Violent: 4.5% higher Property: 8.2% higher |
| Lone Peak | 0 miles | A 19.7 | A 9.8 | Violent: 61.1% lower Property: 89.7% lower |
| Salem | 0 miles | A 54.8 | A 18.3 | Violent: 8.4% higher Property: 80.9% lower |
| Mapleton | 0 miles | B 93.9 | A 28.9 | Violent: 85.8% higher Property: 69.8% lower |
| Saratoga Springs | 0 miles | A 19.6 | A 41.0 | Violent: 61.2% lower Property: 57.2% lower |