The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Utah: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$1.5 billion

Cost of Crime™ for Utah

In 2025, crime will cost $1,319 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Utah in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Utah Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US state. Utah ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of states but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Utah's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby states.

The crime rate in Utah is 35.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Utah Residents generally consider the northeast part of the state to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Utah varies by city - ranging from 1 in 18 in the north cities to 1 in 45 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Utah see the most incidents - about 58,804 per year. In contrast, the south part of the state has the fewest, with approximately 804 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Utah

The total projected cost of crime in Utah for 2025 is $1,477,942,654. This translates to approximately $421 per resident and $1,319 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Utah. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Utah Compared to Other States?

Utah:	$421
New Mexico:	$835
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Utah is $421 per year, which is $43 less than the national average. Below we compare states similar to Utah:

In New Mexico, crime costs $835 per person, which is $414 more than in Utah.
In New Jersey, crime costs $240 per person, which is $181 less than in Utah

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Utah for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Utah	Cost per Utah Resident
Murder	$188.1 million	$54
Rape/Sexual Assault	$233.5 million	$67
Robbery	$32.4 million	$9
Assault	$150.9 million	$43
Kidnapping	$78.3 million	$22
Vehicle Theft	$111.9 million	$32
Burglary	$64.8 million	$18
Theft	$264.4 million	$75
Arson	$7.13 million	$2
Vandalism	$171.8 million	$49
Animal Cruelty	$1.09 million	$0
Drug Crimes	$169.7 million	$48
Identity Theft	$4.03 million	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$1,477,942,654	$421

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Utah

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Utah totals $2,423,074,577 ($690 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,901,017,231 ($1,111 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Utah crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the state has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Utah has 1, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Utah has 508, have the same problem. Of Utah’s 3,510,509 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Utah Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Utah residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.497
Robbery	0.2934
Rape	1.097
Murder	0.0285
Total Violent Crime	2.916 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.54
Vehicle Theft	2.058
Burglary	2.034
Arson	0.0841
Total Property Crime	18.72 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3679
Drug Crimes	6.534
Vandalism	6.849
Identity Theft	0.1482
Animal Cruelty	0.0419
Total "Other" Rate	13.94 (D)

Individual Utah Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby States

Compared to surrounding states, the rate of crime in Utah is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for states close to Utah.

Nearby State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Nevada	D	D	D-
Wyoming	B+	A	A
Idaho	A-	B	A+
Colorado	F	D-	F
California	C	D	D+
Oregon	D-	C+	D-
Nebraska	C+	B+	C+
South Dakota	C	C	B-
Kansas	D+	C-	C
Oklahoma	D+	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for State with Similar Populations

Utah is similar versus other states of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in states with comparable overall population in the state‘s boundaries.

Similar State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Alaska	C+	F	F
Wyoming	B+	A	A
Wisconsin	B	B-	B-
West Virginia	A-	B+	B+
Washington	D-	C	C
Virginia	B-	B+	B+
Vermont	B+	A-	A-
Texas	D+	D+	D+
Tennessee	D	D-	D-
South Dakota	C	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Utah is as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Utah average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Utah schools on SchoolGrade

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