Spanish Fork, UT Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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53%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

76%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

49%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Spanish Fork_{/100k people}	Utah_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	491	n/a (estimate)	1,091	2,137	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	4.4	2.0	6.3
Rape	20	n/a	44.4	59.5	40.0
Robbery	4	n/a	8.9	29.6	66.1
Assault	14	n/a	31.1	150.7	268.2
Violent crime	40	n/a (estimate)	89	242	370
Burglary	20	n/a	44.4	201.7	269.8
Theft	394	n/a	875.5	1,485.1	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	37	n/a	82.2	208.4	282.7
Property crime	451	n/a (estimate)	1,002	1,895	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Spanish Fork, UT

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Spanish Fork crime rate is 53.1% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Spanish Fork, there were 40 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 89 per 100,000 individuals, 76% lower than the national average. Additionally, Spanish Fork recorded 451 property crimes, amounting to 1002 per 100,000 residents, 48.7% lower than the U.S. average.

Spanish Fork stands out with one of the lowest violent crime rates in the United States. Reporting only 89 violent crimes per 100,000 people, Spanish Fork secures its place among the safest cities in the nation, making it an enticing destination for those in search of a new home.

Is Spanish Fork a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Spanish Fork is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Spanish Fork has a total crime rate that is 53% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 1.35 daily crimes (0.11 violent daily crimes and 1.24 daily property crimes) in Spanish Fork.

Has Crime in Spanish Fork Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Spanish Fork. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Spanish Fork has increased by 6.1%. Violent crimes have increased by 48.2%, while property crimes have increased by 3.4%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Spanish Fork

Regions characterized by high population density frequently encompass expansive urban hubs that offer diverse economic prospects. In such areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, creating pockets of poverty alongside affluence. Economic disparities within these regions may correlate with elevated property crimes and, in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density numbers generally exhibit reduced Spanish Fork crime rates. Spanish Fork registers a population density of 2464.4 people per square mile, in contrast to the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

In Spanish Fork, 89.1% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, whereas the national average stands at 83%. The educational makeup of any city can exert a significant influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of educational attainment are associated with reduced crime rates, as they furnish individuals with improved employment prospects and viable alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, communities characterized by lower educational achievement often grapple with higher crime rates, as limited opportunities may drive individuals towards criminal behavior.

In Spanish Fork, the cost of living is 3.86% higher than the national average. A substantial cost of living can burden residents, particularly those with constrained financial means. When individuals contend with steep housing expenses, grocery bills, utility costs, healthcare and essential needs that strain their budgets, they may turn to criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Conversely, cities characterized by a more affordable cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, which could potentially lead to decreased crime rates.

Spanish Fork crime map

The Spanish Fork crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Spanish Fork as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Spanish Fork crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Spanish Fork crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Spanish Fork crime rates are 53% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Spanish Fork are 76% lower than the national average
In Spanish Fork you have a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Spanish Fork is safer than 74% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Spanish Fork has decreased by 1%

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Daily Crime In Spanish Fork (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Spanish Fork, Utah is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Spanish Fork are 1.96 times less than the Utah average and 2.13 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Spanish Fork are 2.72 times less than than Utah and 4.16 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Spanish Fork are 1.89 times less than than Utah and 1.95 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Spanish Fork (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Spanish Fork to every other city in Utah, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Spanish Fork safe? The gauges above illustrate that Spanish Fork is safer than 68% of every city located within Utah along with 74% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Utah and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Spanish Fork, UT is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Spanish Fork

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Spanish Fork is 1 in 1126

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Spanish Fork is 1 in 100

The chance of being a victim of crime in Spanish Fork is 1 in 92

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Spanish Fork, Utah? If you reside in Spanish Fork, then there is a 1 in 1126 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 100. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 92 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Spanish Fork.

Year Over Year Crime In Spanish Fork (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Spanish Fork, UT is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Spanish Fork has increased by 39%, while the property crime rate in Spanish Fork has decreased by 4% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Spanish Fork has decreased by 1% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Spanish Fork police department

Item	Spanish Fork	Utah	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	32	3,469	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	0.9	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 32 Spanish Fork police officers. This results in 0.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 62.4% less than the Utah average and 72.8% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Utah

State	Total offenders	Utah_/100K	National_/100K
Utah	8,736	362	266

There are a total of 8,736 sex offenders in Utah. This yields a total of 362 sex offenders in Utah per 100,000 residents which is 36% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Woodland Hills, UT	1,422	42	328	369
Santaquin, UT	12,276	38	333	371
Vineyard, UT	8,628	46	360	406
Mapleton, UT	10,270	119	335	455
Salem, UT	8,403	19	446	466
Benjamin, UT	886	73	570	643
Genola, UT	1,601	78	608	686
Spanish Fork, UT	40,069	89	1,002	1,091

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Montclair, CA	40,041	626	4,110	4,735
Cape Girardeau, MO	40,100	601	2,456	3,057
Hollister, CA	40,100	306	765	1,071
San Gabriel, CA	40,108	472	2,212	2,684
Hagerstown, MD	40,027	712	2,053	2,765
Spanish Fork, UT	40,069	89	1,002	1,091

Source: The Spanish Fork, UT crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.