Is Salt Lake City, UT Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Salt Lake City, Utah reported 4,273.92 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.86 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 3,166.95 per 100,000 above that reference, with 8,714 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Salt Lake City, Utah reported 178.04 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.69 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 129.80 per 100,000 above that reference, with 363 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Salt Lake City, Utah reported 512.05 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.72 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 323.90 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,044 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Salt Lake City, Utah reported 534.12 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.33 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 304.56 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,089 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Salt Lake City, Utah reported 385.02 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.99 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 192.02 per 100,000 above that reference, with 785 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Salt Lake City, UT has an adjusted safety score of 4.91 out of 100. It ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Utah. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Utah workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 363 | 178.04 | 48.24 |
3.69× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 1089 | 534.12 | 229.56 |
2.33× national |
| Burglary | 1044 | 512.05 | 188.15 |
2.72× national |
| Larceny-theft | 8714 | 4273.92 | 1106.97 |
3.86× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 785 | 385.02 | 193.0 |
1.99× national |
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What drives Salt Lake City's safety score?
Salt Lake City ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Utah, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 203,888 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Personal Safety at 9.8, while Community Order is lowest at 0.0. The 9.8-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Larceny-theft is highest relative to its national reference at 4273.92 per 100,000 (3.86× the national rate). Motor Vehicle Theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 385.02 per 100,000 (1.99× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Salt Lake City, Utah recorded 8,714 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 72.6% of the 11,995 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 363 robbery reports (3.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Salt Lake City, Utah recorded 1,089 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 9.1% of the 11,995 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 363 robbery reports (3.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Salt Lake City, Utah recorded 1,044 burglary offenses in 2025, 8.7% of the 11,995 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 363 robbery reports (3.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Salt Lake City, Utah uses a reporting population of 203,888 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Salt Lake City, Utah has an adjusted score of 4.91 points out of 100 versus 42.63 in West Valley, Utah, a difference of 37.72 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Salt Lake City ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Salt Lake City, Utah has an adjusted score of 4.91 points out of 100 versus 3.19 in West Valley City, Utah, a difference of 1.72 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Salt Lake City ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salt Lake City safe compared to other places in Utah?
Salt Lake City is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 4.91 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Utah.
What is the crime rate in Salt Lake City?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Salt Lake City's safety rating?
Salt Lake City's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 4.91 out of 100, which ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Utah. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Salt Lake City?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Salt Lake City?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.