Violent Crime per Capita in Salt Lake County
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Salt Lake County residents.
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D-
Violent Crime Grade |
B- |
D- |
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Other Crime Grade |
D- |
$202.8 million
Cost of Crime™ for Salt Lake County, UT
In 2025, violent crime will cost $477 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Salt Lake County 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.
The B- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is slightly lower than that of the average US county. Salt Lake County ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of counties but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to Salt Lake County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The violent crime rate in Salt Lake County is 3.213 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Salt Lake County residents generally consider the southwest part of the county to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Salt Lake County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 121 in the north areas to 1 in 563 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Salt Lake County, UT see the most incidents - about 1,365 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 203 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Salt Lake County, UT
The total projected cost of crime in Salt Lake County for 2025 is $202,788,665. This translates to approximately $161 per resident and $477 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Salt Lake County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 16.5%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Salt Lake County Compared to Other Counties?
| Salt Lake County, UT: | $161 |
|---|---|
| Utah County, UT: | $202 |
| Davis County, UT: | $133 |
| Utah: | $172 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Salt Lake County is $161 per year, which is $97 less than the national average and $11 less than Utah's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Salt Lake County:
- In Utah County, UT, crime costs $202 per person, which is $41 more than in Salt Lake County.
- In Davis County, UT, crime costs $133 per person, which is $28 less than in Salt Lake County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Salt Lake County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Salt Lake County |
Cost per Salt Lake County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$40.7 million |
$32 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$86.9 million |
$69 |
Robbery |
$12.2 million |
$10 |
Assault |
$63.0 million |
$50 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$202,788,665 |
$161 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Salt Lake County, UT
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 Salt Lake County totals $710,075,281 ($565 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $912,863,946 ($727 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Salt Lake County violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Salt Lake County 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 Salt Lake County has 144, have the same problem. Of Salt Lake County’s 1,255,975 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Salt Lake County residents in a standard year.
Salt Lake County Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Salt Lake County residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.747 |
Robbery |
0.3081 |
Rape |
1.141 |
Murder |
0.0172 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.213 (B-) |
Individual Salt Lake County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of violent crime in Salt Lake County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Salt Lake County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | B+ | B+ | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
B- | A | B- | |
A- | B | A | |
A- | A- | A | |
B- | A- | B | |
C | B | B | |
D+ | C- | C+ | |
C- | B- | C- | |
F | F | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Salt Lake County is similar versus other counties of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B | B | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
B- | A- | A- | |
A- | A | A | |
D+ | C | C | |
B- | A- | A- | |
B | B+ | B+ | |
C | D | D | |
D- | C | C | |
D- | D+ | D+ |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Salt Lake County is less safe than the Utah state average and safer than the national average.
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