Washington County, UT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in UT is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,939 violent crimes and 11,087 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.5 per 100k residents, which is 15.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.5 per 100k, 62.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate89.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,939 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents465 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,138 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,087 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,411 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate48.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,567 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,077 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.5 | B | 8939 | 106.2 | -15.7% |
| Property Crime | 61.5 | A | 11087 | 163.6 | -62.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 23 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 465 | 3.5 | -6.9% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 88 | 5.8 | -93.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.3 | A | 1138 | 22.3 | -62.5% |
| Burglary | 7.6 | A | 1411 | 24.0 | -68.5% |
| Larceny | 48.5 | A | 8567 | 116.4 | -58.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.1 | A | 1077 | 22.2 | -77.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
St. George Police Department
St. George, UT
Hurricane Police Department
Hurricane, UT
La Verkin Police Department
La Verkin, UT
Springdale Police Department
Springdale, UT
Washington Police Department
Washington, UT
Hildale Police Department
Hildale, UT
Santa Clara/Ivins Police Department
Santa Clara/Ivins, UT