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Is Alpine, Utah Safe?

Population 10,444 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Alpine is a smaller community of 10,444 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 198.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,461 per 100K.

Alpine Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlpineUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate247.6322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1735.42062.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate190.0--268.2
Theft Rate1461.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate243.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

198.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

248/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1735/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alpine

Violent crime in Alpine is below the national average. The rate of 247.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1735.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,461 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alpine Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault190
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary291
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,461
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft243
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Alpine Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alpine
247.6
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alpine
1735.4
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alpine Safety

Is Alpine safe?
It depends on where in Alpine you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Alpine?
198.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 247.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1735.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alpine safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Alpine has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alpine?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alpine generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alpine police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alpine?
No. Crime in Alpine has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Alpine compare to other cities in Utah?
Middle of the pack for Utah. Alpine isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 49th percentile among Utah cities.
How safe is Alpine to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Alpine?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Alpine?
247.6 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (190), robbery (48), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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