Sandy, UT Crime Rates: Stats & Map

B+

17%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

54%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

30%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sandy_{/100k people}	Utah_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,422	n/a (estimate)	2,658	1,864	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.0	5.7
Rape	35	n/a	38.4	54.4	38.0
Robbery	22	n/a	24.1	26.4	66.5
Assault	94	n/a	103.1	149.5	264.1
Violent crime	151	n/a (estimate)	166	232	364
Burglary	490	n/a	537.7	169.6	250.7
Theft	1,618	n/a	1,775.4	1,313.9	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	163	n/a	178.9	147.8	318.7
Property crime	2,271	n/a (estimate)	2,492	1,631	1,917

Sandy crime map

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

Sandy crime rates are 17% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Sandy are 54% lower than the national average
In Sandy you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sandy is safer than 53% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sandy has decreased by 18%

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Daily Crime In Sandy (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Sandy, UT per 100,000 people. In Sandy, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.43 times more than the Utah average and 1.17 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Sandy is 1.40 times less than the Utah average and 2.20 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Sandy has a daily crime rate that is 1.53 times more than the Utah average and 1.30 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Sandy (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Sandy in comparison to other Utah communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Sandy safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Sandy being safer than 29% of cities in Utah and 53% 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 Sandy. In conclusion, Sandy ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sandy

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sandy is 1 in 604

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sandy is 1 in 41

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sandy is 1 in 38

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Sandy, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 604. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 41 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 Sandy is 1 in 38.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Sandy, UT is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Sandy has decreased by 8%, while the property crime rate in Sandy has decreased by 19% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Sandy has decreased by 18% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Sandy police department

Item	Sandy	Utah	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	139	3,469	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.5	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 139 Sandy police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 34.7% less than the Utah average and 52.7% 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	33	229	261
Summit Park, UT	8,177	81	572	654
Alpine, UT	10,509	88	621	710
Alta, UT	396	94	659	753
Granite, UT	800	94	659	753
Highland, UT	19,012	95	665	760
Herriman, UT	45,211	68	734	802
Sandy, UT	96,137	166	2,492	2,658

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
San Marcos, CA	96,219	214	795	1,009
Flint, MI	95,999	1,422	1,699	3,121
Longmont, CO	95,864	458	2,716	3,174
Riverview, FL	95,849	249	1,302	1,551
Compton, CA	95,804	1,192	3,441	4,633
Sandy, UT	96,137	166	2,492	2,658

Source: The Sandy, UT crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.