Top 10 most dangerous cities in Utah

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Utah, known for its stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage, offers a unique living experience. From the bustling city life of Salt Lake City to the scenic beauty of the national parks, Utah provides a diverse array of attractions. The state's rich cultural heritage is evident in its music, festivals, and historic sites. However, despite its many positives, Utah faces safety challenges in certain urban areas. The most dangerous cities in Utah are identified by their violent crime rates per 100,000 people, highlighting regions where vigilance is necessary. The contrast between Utah's natural serenity and urban crime issues underscores the complexities of life in this diverse state.

Efforts to improve safety in Utah involve a combination of enhanced law enforcement measures and community engagement programs aimed at preventing violence and crime. These initiatives are crucial in addressing the safety concerns that affect some of the most dangerous cities in Utah. While these areas present significant challenges, they also highlight the potential for community-driven solutions and positive change. Utah's commitment to fostering safer environments is evident in its proactive measures and the resilience of its residents. The state's blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and economic opportunities continues to attract people, despite the complexities of urban safety concerns.

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Salt Lake City Population: 200,133 864 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 2.37 chance of being a victim: 1 in 116 Total Crimes / 100k: 6,064

Salt Lake City, UT holds the distinction of being the #1 most dangerous city in Utah with 864 violent crimes per 100,000 people. The area continues to struggle with elevated assault (517), robbery (183), rape (158) and homicide (5) rates, as the violent crime rate comes in at 276% higher than the Utah average. Contributing to these numbers could be the higher than average rates of poverty, unemployment, and gang activity. Ongoing efforts from local law enforcement and the community have been created to help reduce the crime rates going forward.

South Salt Lake Population: 25,125 767 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 2.10 chance of being a victim: 1 in 130 Total Crimes / 100k: 6,641

The second most dangerous city is South Salt Lake. With a population of 25,125 and a violent crime rate that is 234% higher than the Utah average, the city has seen better days. The higher than average crime rates in South Salt Lake are not new, as violent crime has been a serious issue for many years and topped 767 violent crimes per 100,000 people in the last calendar year. In some areas, the riks are greater than others, as residents have a 1 in 130 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime.

Moab Population: 5,303 734 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 2.01 chance of being a victim: 1 in 136 Total Crimes / 100k: 1,855

Home to 5,303 residents, Moab, UT ranks #3 on the list of most dangerous cities in Utah. Unfortunately for residents of Moab, crime is widespread, with more than 734 violent crimes per 100,000 people reported last year. When the numbers are analyzed, this translates to a staggering 2.01 crimes per day and a violent crime rate that is 220% higher than the Utah violent crime rate.

Ogden Population: 87,175 505 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.38 chance of being a victim: 1 in 198 Total Crimes / 100k: 2,431

With a violent crime rate that is 120% higher than the Utah average, it's not hard to see why Ogden made the list. The city reported crime (per 100,000 residents) in the following categories: robbery (54), assault (339), rape (110) and homicide (2). In regions where employment opportunities are scarce or where many jobs offer insufficient wages, the risk of increased unemployment and homelessness rises, this could be just some of the triggers that make Ogden more vulnerable to high crime.

West Valley City Population: 135,610 470 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.29 chance of being a victim: 1 in 213 Total Crimes / 100k: 2,311

The ongoing battle with crime in West Valley City, UT, is not a new issue - which is why there's no surprise that this city has made the list. With a violent crime rate of 470 and a 1 in 213 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime (per 100,000 people), West Valley City has a violent crime rate that is 104% higher than the Utah average. Higher than average poverty and unemployment rates as well as a lack of available well-paying jobs, are most likely all contributing to the high rate of violent crime in West Valley City.

Park City Population: 8,467 415 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.14 chance of being a victim: 1 in 241 Total Crimes / 100k: 2,378

Park City, UT comes in at number 6 on our list, with a violent crime rate of 415 per 100,000 people, which is 81% higher than the Utah average. Park City has a population of 8,467, which translates to 1.14 crimes per day and 1 in 241 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime. As with most cities, a high violent crime rate does not mean that all areas are unsafe, as there are definitely some areas in Park City which are much safer than others.

Riverdale Population: 8,826 385 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.06 chance of being a victim: 1 in 260 Total Crimes / 100k: 4,875

A 1 in 260 chance of becoming a victim of crime and 1.06 violent crimes per day - those are some fairly good reasons why Riverdale makes the list at #7. According to the most recent annual crime report, there were 385 violent crimes per 100,000 people, which translates to a violent crime rate that is 68% higher than the Utah average. The number of violent crimes takes into account the following categories: assault (231), robbery (33), rape (121) and homicide (0).

Sunset Population: 5,309 376 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.03 chance of being a victim: 1 in 266 Total Crimes / 100k: 1,522

Sunset, UT is another one of the most dangerous cities in Utah and tops the list at #8. The city has a population of 5,309 and a violent crime rate of 376 per 100,000 people. Of those crimes, there were 338 counts of assault, 0 counts of robbery, 38 counts of rape and 0 counts of homicide. All told, the Sunset violent crime rate is 64% higher than the Utah average.

Tooele Population: 35,313 349 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 0.96 chance of being a victim: 1 in 287 Total Crimes / 100k: 1,705

Economic conditions, education, social environment, law enforcement and urbanization can all have an impact on crime rates. Feeling the effects of most of those issues, Tooele, UT comes in as the 9th most dangerous city in Utah with a violent crime rate of 349 per 100,000 people. If we break that down, the city sees 0.96 violent crimes per day and residents have a 1 in 287 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime.

Clearfield Population: 31,622 317 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 0.87 chance of being a victim: 1 in 316 Total Crimes / 100k: 1,473

Rounding out our list at #10 is Clearfield, UT. With a population of 31,622 and a violent crime rate of 317 per 100,000 people (38% higher than the Utah average), some parts of Clearfield are incredible unsafe. The violent crime rate consists of 243 counts of assault, 23 counts of robbery, 48 counts of rape and 3 counts of homicide. Residents can expect to have a 1 in 316 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime.

Full list of the most dangerous cities in Utah

Rank	Location	Population	Violent Crimes /100k	Total Crimes /100k
1	Salt Lake City	200,133	864	6,064
2	South Salt Lake	25,125	767	6,641
3	Moab	5,303	734	1,855
4	Ogden	87,175	505	2,431
5	West Valley City	135,610	470	2,311
6	Park City	8,467	415	2,378
7	Riverdale	8,826	385	4,875
8	Sunset	5,309	376	1,522
9	Tooele	35,313	349	1,705
10	Clearfield	31,622	317	1,473
11	Richfield	7,813	313	2,191
12	Perry	5,090	297	1,502
13	West Jordan	115,181	294	1,653
14	Grantsville	11,488	284	808
15	Vernal	10,449	280	3,322
16	Murray	48,969	278	3,597
17	Heber	16,362	215	1,121
18	Roy	39,243	214	1,033
19	St. George	87,176	210	1,213
20	Provo	116,886	207	1,477
21	Hurricane	18,112	205	1,250
22	Pleasant Grove	38,474	205	913
23	Roosevelt	7,077	190	1,683
24	Bluffdale	14,802	188	690
25	Orem	97,883	174	1,534
26	Draper	48,594	171	1,273
27	Springville	33,251	160	985
28	Washington	28,192	151	999
29	Cedar City	33,404	147	1,160
30	South Ogden	17,080	147	1,094
31	Logan	51,266	137	1,268
32	Nephi	6,168	136	870
33	Layton	77,268	130	1,476
34	Payson	20,181	128	826
35	Price	8,303	121	1,197
36	West Bountiful	5,724	120	1,561
37	American Fork	31,636	120	1,578
38	Harrisville	6,637	119	2,483
39	Herriman	45,211	117	715
40	South Jordan	73,695	115	982
41	Woods Cross	11,423	113	1,481
42	Santaquin	12,276	102	471
43	Kaysville	31,957	97	629
44	Saratoga Springs	31,273	91	666
45	Clinton	22,191	89	859
46	Lehi	66,980	88	629
47	Cottonwood Heights	33,865	88	1,702
48	North Ogden	19,930	84	574
49	Mapleton	10,270	82	425
50	Enoch	7,044	81	220

Methodology

The AreaVibes list of the most dangerous cities in Utah is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR Program) from their most recent release. To compile this list, we used violent crime data (assualt, robbery, rape and murder) per 100,000 people and only included Utah cities with a population of 5,000 or more. Displaying violent crime rates based on a population of 100,000 allows for an equal comparison for each city.

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