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Is Bluffdale, Utah Safe?

Population 19,506 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bluffdale is a smaller community of 19,506 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,284 per 100K.

Bluffdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBluffdaleUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate233.3322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1847.62062.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1284.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate381.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

233/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1848/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bluffdale

Violent crime in Bluffdale is below the national average. The rate of 233.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1847.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,284 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bluffdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery25
039% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary266
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,284
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft381
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bluffdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bluffdale
233.3
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bluffdale
1847.6
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bluffdale Safety

Is Bluffdale safe?
Not especially. Bluffdale earns a C with a crime rate of 208.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bluffdale?
208.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 233.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1847.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bluffdale safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Bluffdale 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 Bluffdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bluffdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bluffdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bluffdale?
No. Crime in Bluffdale has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Bluffdale compare to other cities in Utah?
Middle of the pack for Utah. Bluffdale isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Utah cities.
How safe is Bluffdale 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 Bluffdale?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Bluffdale?
233.3 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (25), and murder (4.0) 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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