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Is Bountiful, Utah Safe?

Population 44,988 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 44,988, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bountiful earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,591 per 100K.

Bountiful Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBountifulUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.6322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1787.92062.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1591.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate378.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

206.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1788/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bountiful

Violent crime in Bountiful is below the national average. The rate of 272.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1787.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,591 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bountiful Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,591
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft378
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bountiful Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bountiful
272.6
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bountiful
1787.9
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bountiful Safety

Is Bountiful safe?
Not especially. Bountiful earns a C with a crime rate of 206.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bountiful?
206.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1787.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bountiful safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Bountiful 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 Bountiful?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bountiful generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bountiful police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bountiful?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bountiful's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Bountiful compare to other cities in Utah?
Middle of the pack for Utah. Bountiful isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among Utah cities.
How safe is Bountiful to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bountiful?
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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Bountiful?
272.6 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (40), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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