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Is American Fork, Utah Safe?

Population 41,020 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

American Fork has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 257.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,361 per 100K.

American Fork Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAmerican ForkUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate329.5322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2248.92062.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1361.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate257.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

330/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2249/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for American Fork

Violent crime in American Fork is close to the national average. The rate of 329.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2248.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,361 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

American Fork Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,361
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft257
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How American Fork Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

American Fork
329.5
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

American Fork
2248.9
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About American Fork Safety

Is American Fork safe?
Not especially. American Fork earns a D with a crime rate of 257.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in American Fork?
257.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 329.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2248.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is American Fork safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. American Fork's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,361 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in American Fork?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in American Fork generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the American Fork police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in American Fork?
Yes, there's been an uptick. American Fork's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does American Fork compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. American Fork ranks behind about 72% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is American Fork to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in American Fork?
Bad. A D grade and 257.8 per-thousand rate put American Fork below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 330 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in American Fork?
329.5 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (52), and murder (6.0) 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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