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Is West Point, Utah Safe?

Population 13,058 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

West Point is a smaller community of 13,058 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,484 per 100K.

West Point Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest PointUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.0322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2112.32062.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate270.0--268.2
Theft Rate1484.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate218.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

360/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2112/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West Point

Violent crime in West Point is close to the national average. The rate of 360.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2112.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,484 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West Point Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault270
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,484
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft218
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How West Point Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Point
360.0
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Point
2112.3
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West Point Safety

Is West Point safe?
Not especially. West Point earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.2 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 Point?
247.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2112.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West Point safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. West Point's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,484 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in West Point?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West Point generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West Point police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West Point?
Crime rates have held steady in West Point, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does West Point compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. West Point ranks behind about 78% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is West Point 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 Point?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.2 per-thousand rate put West Point below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 360 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in West Point?
360.0 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (270), robbery (75), and murder (4.0) 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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