West Valley, UT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The West Valley Police Department serves the city of West Valley, UT in Salt Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 11,495 violent crimes and 20,020 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.7 per 100k residents, which is 16.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 180.0 per 100k, 10.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 30 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 C
Annual Rate123.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,495 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents527 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents496 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,576 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate180.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,020 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,618 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate125.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,797 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,539 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime123.7C11495106.2+16.4%
Property Crime180.0C20020163.6+10.0%
Rape5.9F5273.5+67.4%
Robbery5.9C4965.8+1.8%
Aggravated Assault27.4D257622.3+23.1%
Burglary23.0C261824.0-4.4%
Larceny125.9C13797116.4+8.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft31.1D353922.2+40.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 30 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-White 2
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Other Religion 2
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 6
Anti-Physical Disability 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 2
Anti-Black or African American 6
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 7

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Murray 3 miles
D 157.3
F 314.6
Violent: 27.2% higher
Property: 74.8% higher
Salt Lake City 3 miles
F 260.3
F 428.7
Violent: 110.5% higher
Property: 138.2% higher
South Salt Lake 3 miles
F 191.0
F 428.7
Violent: 54.4% higher
Property: 138.2% higher
Riverton 3 miles
A 40.7
B 110.7
Violent: 67.1% lower
Property: 38.5% lower
South Jordan 3 miles
A 44.0
A 74.0
Violent: 64.5% lower
Property: 58.9% lower