UT · 5 cities
Dangerous neighborhoods in Utah
Utah recorded 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2025, 32% below the national rate and down 8% since 2022. Of the 5 cities we cover, Salt Lake City, West Valley City and West Jordan have the highest rates and Provo the lowest. Each guide breaks down the specific blocks, transit points and hours where a little more attention pays off.
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West Valley CityFBI data · 2025
Most dangerous cities in Utah, ranked
The 5 Utah cities we cover, ordered by their official violent crime rate: murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults per 100,000 residents. 3 of 5 run above the state average of 225. A high citywide rate doesn't make a whole city unsafe: crime clusters in a few areas, and each guide above shows where.
- 1
Salt Lake City
863 violent crimes per 100k
3.8× the state average
- 2
West Valley City
384 violent crimes per 100k
1.7× the state average
- 3
West Jordan
313 violent crimes per 100k
1.4× the state average
| # | City | Violent per 100k | Property per 100k | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | 863 | 4,771 | 222,304 |
| 2 | West Valley City | 384 | 1,663 | 137,688 |
| 3 | West Jordan | 313 | 1,310 | 116,603 |
| 4 | St. George | 191 | 830 | 109,020 |
| 5 | Provo | 177 | 1,119 | 115,576 |
| Utah average | 225 | 1,319 | ||
| US average | 330 |
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported by each city's police department per 100,000 residents; most cities use 2025 data, and a small year next to a name marks a different latest complete year. Only cities with a neighborhood guide are included, and years with incomplete reporting are left out. How we rank cities.
Utah crime: frequently asked questions
What is the most dangerous city in Utah?
Of the 5 Utah cities in our ranking, Salt Lake City has the highest violent crime rate: 863 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.8 times the state average. West Valley City and West Jordan come next. Even in Salt Lake City, crime is concentrated in a few areas, and our Salt Lake City guide shows which ones.
What is the safest city in Utah?
Among the cities we rank, Provo has the lowest violent crime rate, at 177 per 100,000 residents in 2025, 21% below the state average. St. George follows with 191. A low citywide rate doesn't mean every block is the same, but day-to-day risk is lower.
Is Utah safe to visit?
For most visitors, yes, with ordinary precautions. Utah recorded 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2025, 32% below the national rate of 330. Crime is concentrated in specific neighborhoods and hours rather than spread evenly, so knowing where those areas are matters more than the statewide figure; our 5 city guides cover them block by block.
Which Utah cities have above-average crime?
3 of the 5 cities we rank have a violent crime rate above the Utah average of 225 per 100,000 residents: Salt Lake City, West Valley City and West Jordan. The other 2 are below it.
Is crime going up or down in Utah?
Violent crime in Utah went from 245 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2022 to 225 in 2025, down 8%. Property crime went from 1,932 to 1,319 over 2022–2025, down 32%.
Where do these crime figures come from?
From the FBI Crime Data Explorer, which collects the offenses reported by each police department. Rates are offenses per 100,000 residents, so cities of different sizes can be compared, and years with incomplete reporting are left out. Our methodology explains the details.