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Is Brigham City, Utah Safe?

Population 20,633 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,633, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Brigham City earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,576 per 100K.

Brigham City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrigham CityUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.2322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1760.72062.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate248.0--268.2
Theft Rate1576.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate343.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1761/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brigham City

Violent crime in Brigham City is close to the national average. The rate of 343.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1760.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,576 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brigham City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault248
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary217
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,576
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft343
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brigham City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brigham City
343.2
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brigham City
1760.7
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brigham City Safety

Is Brigham City safe?
Not especially. Brigham City earns a C with a crime rate of 210.4 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 Brigham City?
210.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1760.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brigham City safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Brigham City 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 Brigham City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brigham City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brigham City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brigham City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Brigham City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Brigham City compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Brigham City ranks behind about 70% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Brigham City 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 Brigham City?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Brigham City?
343.2 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (248), robbery (84), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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