South Salt Lake, UT Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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213%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

114%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

234%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	South Salt Lake_{/100k people}	Utah_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,722	n/a (estimate)	6,641	1,639	2,119
Murder	2	n/a	7.7	2.6	5.0
Rape	41	n/a	158.1	58.0	37.5
Robbery	39	n/a	150.4	27.3	60.6
Assault	117	n/a	451.2	141.7	256.1
Violent crime	199	n/a (estimate)	767	230	359
Burglary	161	n/a	620.9	146.6	229.2
Theft	1,210	n/a	4,666.4	1,145.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	152	n/a	586.2	116.5	258.8
Property crime	1,523	n/a (estimate)	5,874	1,409	1,760

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South Salt Lake crime map

The South Salt Lake crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the South Salt Lake 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

South Salt Lake crime rates are 213% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in South Salt Lake are 114% higher than the national average
In South Salt Lake you have a 1 in 16 chance of becoming a victim of crime
South Salt Lake is safer than 28% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in South Salt Lake has increased by 246%

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Daily Crime In South Salt Lake (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in South Salt Lake, UT per 100,000 people. In South Salt Lake, the total number of daily crimes is 4.05 times more than the Utah average and 3.13 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in South Salt Lake is 3.34 times more than the Utah average and 2.14 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, South Salt Lake has a daily crime rate that is 4.17 times more than the Utah average and 3.34 times more than the national average.

How Safe is South Salt Lake (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in South Salt Lake, Utah compared to other areas of Utah, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is South Salt Lake safe? In the graphs above, it shows that South Salt Lake is safer than 12% of Utah cities, and 28% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Utah, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than South Salt Lake. At this time, South Salt Lake sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Salt Lake

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Salt Lake is 1 in 131

The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Salt Lake is 1 in 18

The chance of being a victim of crime in South Salt Lake is 1 in 16

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In South Salt Lake, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 18 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in South Salt Lake is 1 in 16.

Year Over Year Crime In South Salt Lake (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for South Salt Lake is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in South Salt Lake has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 221% in South Salt Lake, while property crimes in South Salt Lake have increased by 249%. Total crime has increased by 246% year over year.

South Salt Lake police department

Item	South Salt Lake	Utah	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	70	3,469	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.9	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 70 South Salt Lake police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 22.2% greater than the Utah average and 11.6% 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}
Emigration Canyon, UT	1,598	32	198	230
Granite, UT	800	93	569	662
Alta, UT	396	93	569	662
Holladay, UT	30,461	99	609	708
Herriman, UT	45,211	117	598	715
Millcreek, UT	60,828	106	648	754
Sandy, UT	96,137	106	648	754
South Salt Lake, UT	25,125	767	5,874	6,641

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Riverside, OH	25,127	365	1,923	2,288
Balch Springs, TX	25,123	418	2,815	3,233
Bloomingdale, FL	25,132	156	828	984
Ridgewood, NJ	25,110	45	584	629
North Tustin, CA	25,147	210	898	1,108
South Salt Lake, UT	25,125	767	5,874	6,641

Source: The South Salt Lake, UT crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.