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.

Salt Lake City Population: 200,133 868 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 2.38 chance of being a victim: 1 in 115 Total Crimes / 100k: 6,515

Salt Lake City, UT holds the distinction of being the #1 most dangerous city in Utah with 868 violent crimes per 100,000 people. The area continues to struggle with elevated assault (525), robbery (176), rape (160) and homicide (8) rates, as the violent crime rate comes in at 274% 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.

Park City Population: 8,467 598 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.64 chance of being a victim: 1 in 167 Total Crimes / 100k: 2,992

The second most dangerous city is Park City. With a population of 8,467 and a violent crime rate that is 158% higher than the Utah average, the city has seen better days. The higher than average crime rates in Park City are not new, as violent crime has been a serious issue for many years and topped 598 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 167 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime.

Ogden Population: 87,175 572 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.57 chance of being a victim: 1 in 175 Total Crimes / 100k: 2,670

Home to 87,175 residents, Ogden, UT ranks #3 on the list of most dangerous cities in Utah. Unfortunately for residents of Ogden, crime is widespread, with more than 572 violent crimes per 100,000 people reported last year. When the numbers are analyzed, this translates to a staggering 1.57 crimes per day and a violent crime rate that is 146% higher than the Utah violent crime rate.

Moab Population: 5,303 528 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.45 chance of being a victim: 1 in 189 Total Crimes / 100k: 2,529

With a violent crime rate that is 128% higher than the Utah average, it's not hard to see why Moab made the list. The city reported crime (per 100,000 residents) in the following categories: robbery (19), assault (377), rape (132) and homicide (0). 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 Moab more vulnerable to high crime.

West Valley City Population: 135,610 429 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.17 chance of being a victim: 1 in 233 Total Crimes / 100k: 2,568

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 429 and a 1 in 233 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime (per 100,000 people), West Valley City has a violent crime rate that is 85% 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.

Roosevelt Population: 7,077 428 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.17 chance of being a victim: 1 in 234 Total Crimes / 100k: 2,483

Roosevelt, UT comes in at number 6 on our list, with a violent crime rate of 428 per 100,000 people, which is 84% higher than the Utah average. Roosevelt has a population of 7,077, which translates to 1.17 crimes per day and 1 in 234 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 Roosevelt which are much safer than others.

Tooele Population: 35,313 376 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.03 chance of being a victim: 1 in 266 Total Crimes / 100k: 2,241

A 1 in 266 chance of becoming a victim of crime and 1.03 violent crimes per day - those are some fairly good reasons why Tooele makes the list at #7. According to the most recent annual crime report, there were 376 violent crimes per 100,000 people, which translates to a violent crime rate that is 62% higher than the Utah average. The number of violent crimes takes into account the following categories: assault (265), robbery (15), rape (85) and homicide (10).

West Jordan Population: 115,181 311 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 0.85 chance of being a victim: 1 in 322 Total Crimes / 100k: 2,095

West Jordan, UT is another one of the most dangerous cities in Utah and tops the list at #8. The city has a population of 115,181 and a violent crime rate of 311 per 100,000 people. Of those crimes, there were 221 counts of assault, 26 counts of robbery, 64 counts of rape and 0 counts of homicide. All told, the West Jordan violent crime rate is 34% higher than the Utah average.

Murray Population: 48,969 302 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 0.83 chance of being a victim: 1 in 331 Total Crimes / 100k: 4,278

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, Murray, UT comes in as the 9th most dangerous city in Utah with a violent crime rate of 302 per 100,000 people. If we break that down, the city sees 0.83 violent crimes per day and residents have a 1 in 331 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime.

Sunset Population: 5,309 300 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 0.82 chance of being a victim: 1 in 333 Total Crimes / 100k: 1,277

Rounding out our list at #10 is Sunset, UT. With a population of 5,309 and a violent crime rate of 300 per 100,000 people (29% higher than the Utah average), some parts of Sunset are incredible unsafe. The violent crime rate consists of 131 counts of assault, 0 counts of robbery, 169 counts of rape and 0 counts of homicide. Residents can expect to have a 1 in 333 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	868	6,515
2	Park City	8,467	598	2,992
3	Ogden	87,175	572	2,670
4	Moab	5,303	528	2,529
5	West Valley City	135,610	429	2,568
6	Roosevelt	7,077	428	2,483
7	Tooele	35,313	376	2,241
8	West Jordan	115,181	311	2,095
9	Murray	48,969	302	4,278
10	Sunset	5,309	300	1,277
11	Perry	5,090	269	2,033
12	Richfield	7,813	268	2,885
13	Clearfield	31,622	244	1,549
14	Riverdale	8,826	238	5,390
15	Price	8,303	217	1,969
16	Grantsville	11,488	215	567
17	Logan	51,266	208	1,621
18	South Ogden	17,080	208	1,279
19	Roy	39,243	205	1,220
20	Hurricane	18,112	195	1,168
21	Harrisville	6,637	191	2,737
22	Provo	116,886	175	1,532
23	St. George	87,176	167	1,237
24	Cedar City	33,404	166	1,668
25	Sandy	96,137	166	2,658
26	Ephraim	7,222	164	787
27	Pleasant Grove	38,474	157	1,072
28	Brigham City	19,336	154	1,318
29	Orem	97,883	153	1,634
30	Draper	48,594	148	1,583
31	Heber	16,362	142	998
32	North Ogden	19,930	139	754
33	Santa Clara	7,868	137	529
34	Bluffdale	14,802	130	804
35	American Fork	31,636	124	1,574
36	Layton	77,268	122	1,625
37	North Salt Lake	20,721	118	1,288
38	Payson	20,181	112	765
39	Springville	33,251	108	1,083
40	Saratoga Springs	31,273	98	544
41	Enoch	7,044	93	255
42	Kaysville	31,957	92	760
43	Washington	28,192	92	1,350
44	South Jordan	73,695	88	1,197
45	Nephi	6,168	85	796
46	Lehi	66,980	80	803
47	Farmington	24,439	80	1,308
48	Spanish Fork	40,069	78	980
49	Syracuse	30,366	78	571
50	Herriman	45,211	68	802

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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