Provo, UT Crime Rates & Map

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38%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

70%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

31%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Provo_{/100k people}	Utah_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,705	n/a (estimate)	1,462	2,725	2,346
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	3.1	6.5
Rape	42	n/a	36.0	55.7	38.4
Robbery	18	n/a	15.4	41.9	73.9
Assault	77	n/a	66.0	159.9	279.7
Violent crime	137	n/a (estimate)	117	261	388
Burglary	115	n/a	98.6	290.6	314.2
Theft	1,336	n/a	1,145.4	1,857.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	117	n/a	100.3	316.6	246.0
Property crime	1,568	n/a (estimate)	1,344	2,464	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Provo crime rates are 38% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Provo are 70% lower than the national average
In Provo you have a 1 in 69 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Provo is safer than 61% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Provo has decreased by 10%

Provo crime map

The Provo crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Provo 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 Provo crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Provo 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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Daily Crime In Provo (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Provo for every 100,000 residents. The Provo total amount of daily crime is 1.86 times less than the Utah average and 1.60 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Provo, is 2.22 times less than the Utah average, and it is 3.30 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Provo has a daily crime average that is 1.83 times less than the Utah average and 1.46 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Provo (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Provo in comparison to other Utah communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Provo safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Provo being safer than 63% of cities in Utah and 61% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Utah cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Provo. In conclusion, Provo ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Provo

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Provo is 1 in 852

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Provo is 1 in 75

The chance of being a victim of crime in Provo is 1 in 69

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Provo, Utah? If you reside in Provo, then there is a 1 in 852 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 75. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 69 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Provo.

Year Over Year Crime In Provo (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Provo is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Provo has increased by 2% and the rate of property crime in Provo has decreased by 11%. The total crime rate in Provo has decreased by 10% year to year.

Provo police department

Item	Provo	Utah	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	149	3,469	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.3	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 149 Provo police officers. This results in 1.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 45.8% less than the Utah average and 60.8% 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}
Salem, UT	7,247	44	448	492
Vineyard, UT	1,673	50	468	517
Mapleton, UT	9,014	78	522	600
Benjamin, UT	1,633	79	742	820
Saratoga Springs, UT	24,088	158	721	879
Alpine, UT	10,129	99	939	1,038
Pleasant Grove, UT	36,678	101	953	1,053
Provo, UT	115,718	117	1,344	1,462

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
El Monte, CA	115,665	301	1,534	1,835
Fargo, ND	115,950	517	4,355	4,872
Peoria, IL	115,990	1,044	3,749	4,793
Lansing, MI	114,773	1,491	2,471	3,962
Springfield, IL	116,745	838	3,814	4,653
Provo, UT	115,718	117	1,344	1,462

Source: The Provo, UT crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.