West Jordan, UT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The West Jordan Police Department serves the city of West Jordan, UT in Salt Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,835 violent crimes and 12,615 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.7 per 100k residents, which is 18.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.4 per 100k, 8.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 B
Annual Rate86.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,835 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents349 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,114 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate149.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,615 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,241 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate125.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,062 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,283 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime86.7B5835106.2-18.4%
Property Crime149.4C12615163.6-8.7%
Rape6.0F3493.5+69.9%
Robbery1.7A1755.8-70.4%
Aggravated Assault18.9B111422.3-15.1%
Burglary12.9A124124.0-46.4%
Larceny125.3C10062116.4+7.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft11.2A128322.2-49.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Sandy 3 miles
B 81.2
F 402.7
Violent: 6.4% lower
Property: 169.6% higher
Murray 4 miles
D 157.3
F 314.6
Violent: 81.4% higher
Property: 110.6% higher
Salt Lake City 4 miles
F 260.3
F 428.7
Violent: 200.2% higher
Property: 187.0% higher
South Salt Lake 4 miles
F 191.0
F 428.7
Violent: 120.2% higher
Property: 187.0% higher
Riverton 4 miles
A 40.7
B 110.7
Violent: 53.1% lower
Property: 25.9% lower