Vernal, UT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Vernal Police Department serves the city of Vernal, UT in Uintah County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 724 violent crimes and 1,073 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 318.3 per 100k residents, which is 199.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 376.2 per 100k, 129.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 FRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 318.3 | F | 724 | 106.2 | +199.7% |
| Property Crime | 376.2 | F | 1073 | 163.6 | +129.9% |
| Rape | 38.6 | F | 24 | 3.5 | +990.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.6 | F | 116 | 22.3 | +73.3% |
| Burglary | 38.6 | F | 131 | 24.0 | +60.6% |
| Larceny | 318.3 | F | 878 | 116.4 | +173.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 53 | 22.2 | -56.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 20 miles | C 122.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 61.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Roosevelt | 49 miles | C 96.6 | C 165.5 | Violent: 69.7% lower Property: 56.0% lower |
| Helper | 65 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 140.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 62.6% lower |
| Wellington | 65 miles | A 61.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 80.7% lower Property: N/A |
| East Carbon | 65 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |