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Is West Haven, Utah Safe?

Population 25,627 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

West Haven is a smaller community of 25,627 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 204.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,132 per 100K.

West Haven Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest HavenUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate326.0322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1715.32062.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1132.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate305.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

204.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

326/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1715/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West Haven

Violent crime in West Haven is close to the national average. The rate of 326.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1715.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,132 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West Haven Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary200
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,132
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft305
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How West Haven Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Haven
326.0
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Haven
1715.3
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About West Haven Safety

Is West Haven safe?
Not especially. West Haven earns a C with a crime rate of 204.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in West Haven?
204.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 326.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1715.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West Haven safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. West Haven has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in West Haven?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West Haven generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West Haven police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West Haven?
Crime rates have held steady in West Haven, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does West Haven compare to other cities in Utah?
Middle of the pack for Utah. West Haven isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 49th percentile among Utah cities.
How safe is West Haven to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in West Haven?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in West Haven?
326.0 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (77), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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