Safest Cities in Utah (2023)

Utah Safety Analysis

• Utah ranks #10 out of 51 states for safety, placing it firmly among the safest states in the nation. Across 8 tracked cities with a combined population of 1,445,913, crime rates consistently fall below national benchmarks.
• The average violent crime rate across Utah cities is 425 per 100K residents, which is 12% below the national average of 481/100K. This lower rate reflects relatively fewer assaults, robberies, and homicides compared to the rest of the country.
• Property crime averages 3,317/100K across Utah, 5% above the national average of 3,153/100K. Larceny and vehicle theft are the most common offenses, so home security and theft prevention are especially relevant here.
• Only 11% of crime in Utah is violent, well below the typical 20-25% national share. While property crime remains the primary concern, the risk of violent victimization is comparatively low.
• St. George tops Utah's safety rankings with a score of 63/100. While this is above the midpoint, even the safest city in the state does not reach the 70+ threshold associated with the nation's safest communities.