Sandy, UT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sandy Police Department serves the city of Sandy, UT in Salt Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,117 violent crimes and 12,637 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.2 per 100k residents, which is 23.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 402.7 per 100k, 146.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 BAnnual Rate81.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,117 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents579 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate402.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,637 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate234.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,872 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate156.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,572 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,141 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.2 | B | 5117 | 106.2 | -23.5% |
| Property Crime | 402.7 | F | 12637 | 163.6 | +146.1% |
| Rape | 4.4 | D | 210 | 3.5 | +24.1% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 148 | 5.8 | -81.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.3 | A | 579 | 22.3 | -85.2% |
| Burglary | 234.8 | F | 1872 | 24.0 | +877.2% |
| Larceny | 156.9 | D | 9572 | 116.4 | +34.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.0 | A | 1141 | 22.2 | -50.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jordan | 3 miles | B 86.7 | C 149.4 | Violent: 6.8% higher Property: 62.9% lower |
| Bluffdale | 6 miles | B 94.9 | A 40.0 | Violent: 16.9% higher Property: 90.1% lower |
| Murray | 7 miles | D 157.3 | F 314.6 | Violent: 93.8% higher Property: 21.9% lower |
| Salt Lake City | 7 miles | F 260.3 | F 428.7 | Violent: 220.6% higher Property: 6.4% higher |
| South Salt Lake | 7 miles | F 191.0 | F 428.7 | Violent: 135.2% higher Property: 6.5% higher |