Cedar City, UT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Cedar City Police Department serves the city of Cedar City, UT in Iron County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,605 violent crimes and 2,713 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.7 per 100k residents, which is 23.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 123.7 per 100k, 24.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 B
Annual Rate81.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,605 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate123.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,713 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate99.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,184 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime81.7B1605106.2-23.1%
Property Crime123.7B2713163.6-24.4%
Rape2.5B953.5-30.2%
Aggravated Assault5.0A19322.3-77.8%
Burglary19.8B33024.0-17.6%
Larceny99.0B2184116.4-15.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft5.0A19322.2-77.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Church of Jesus Christ 1
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Enoch 6 miles
A 11.6
A 11.6
Violent: 85.8% lower
Property: 90.6% lower
Parowan 19 miles
A 61.5
B 123.1
Violent: 24.6% lower
Property: 0.5% lower
Brian Head 19 miles
F 1886.8
F 1257.9
Violent: 2210.8% higher
Property: 916.8% higher
Springville 34 miles
A 49.9
A 99.8
Violent: 38.9% lower
Property: 19.4% lower
La Verkin 34 miles
A 21.6
B 108.1
Violent: 73.5% lower
Property: 12.7% lower