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Is Woods Cross, Utah Safe?

Population 11,429 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,429, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Woods Cross earns a D+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,928 per 100K.

Woods Cross Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoods CrossUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate200.8322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2323.72062.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate123.0--268.2
Theft Rate1928.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate487.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

201/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2324/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woods Cross

Violent crime in Woods Cross is well below the national average. The rate of 200.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2323.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,928 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Woods Cross Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault123
046% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary291
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,928
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft487
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woods Cross Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woods Cross
200.8
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woods Cross
2323.7
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woods Cross Safety

Is Woods Cross safe?
Not especially. Woods Cross earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Woods Cross?
252.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 200.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2323.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woods Cross safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Woods Cross's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,928 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Woods Cross?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woods Cross generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woods Cross police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woods Cross?
Crime rates have held steady in Woods Cross, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Woods Cross compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Woods Cross ranks behind about 81% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Woods Cross to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Woods Cross?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.5 per-thousand rate put Woods Cross below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 201 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Woods Cross?
200.8 per 100,000, which is 45% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (123), robbery (43), 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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