Cottonwood Heights, UT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cottonwood Heights Police Department serves the city of Cottonwood Heights, UT in Salt Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 924 violent crimes and 3,695 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.8 per 100k residents, which is 61.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.7 per 100k, 19.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate40.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents924 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate131.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,695 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,027 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.8 | A | 924 | 106.2 | -61.6% |
| Property Crime | 131.7 | B | 3695 | 163.6 | -19.5% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -46.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.1 | A | 117 | 22.3 | -85.9% |
| Larceny | 122.3 | C | 3027 | 116.4 | +5.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.4 | A | 286 | 22.2 | -57.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray | 0 miles | D 157.3 | F 314.6 | Violent: 286.0% higher Property: 138.9% higher |
| Salt Lake City | 0 miles | F 260.3 | F 428.7 | Violent: 538.6% higher Property: 225.5% higher |
| South Salt Lake | 0 miles | F 191.0 | F 428.7 | Violent: 368.5% higher Property: 225.6% higher |
| Riverton | 0 miles | A 40.7 | B 110.7 | Violent: 0.2% lower Property: 15.9% lower |
| South Jordan | 0 miles | A 44.0 | A 74.0 | Violent: 7.9% higher Property: 43.8% lower |