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Is West Valley City, Utah Safe?

Population 137,491 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, West Valley City faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,821 per 100K.

West Valley City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest Valley CityUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate308.4322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2469.32062.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1821.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate265.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

277.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

308/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2469/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West Valley City

Violent crime in West Valley City is below the national average. The rate of 308.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2469.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,821 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West Valley City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,821
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft265
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How West Valley City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Valley City
308.4
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Valley City
2469.3
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West Valley City Safety

Is West Valley City safe?
Not especially. West Valley City earns a D- with a crime rate of 277.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in West Valley City?
277.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 308.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2469.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West Valley City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. West Valley City's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,821 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in West Valley City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West Valley City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West Valley City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West Valley City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. West Valley City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does West Valley City compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. West Valley City ranks behind about 83% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is West Valley City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in West Valley City?
Bad. A D- grade and 277.8 per-thousand rate put West Valley City below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 308 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in West Valley City?
308.4 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (63), 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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