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Is Cedar City, Utah Safe?

Population 41,871 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 41,871, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cedar City earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,393 per 100K.

Cedar City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCedar CityUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate308.9322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1762.22062.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1393.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate411.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

309/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1762/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cedar City

Violent crime in Cedar City is below the national average. The rate of 308.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1762.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,393 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cedar City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary335
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,393
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft411
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cedar City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cedar City
308.9
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cedar City
1762.2
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar City Safety

Is Cedar City safe?
Not especially. Cedar City earns a C with a crime rate of 207.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cedar City?
207.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 308.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1762.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cedar City safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cedar 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 Cedar City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cedar City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cedar City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cedar City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cedar City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Cedar City compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Cedar 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 Cedar City 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 Cedar City?
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 Cedar City?
308.9 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (51), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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