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Is Centerville, Utah Safe?

Population 16,480 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Centerville is a smaller community of 16,480 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,195 per 100K.

Centerville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCentervilleUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate240.6322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1896.92062.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1195.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate231.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1897/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Centerville

Violent crime in Centerville is below the national average. The rate of 240.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1896.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,195 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Centerville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary220
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,195
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft231
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Centerville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Centerville
240.6
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Centerville
1896.9
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Centerville Safety

Is Centerville safe?
Not especially. Centerville earns a C with a crime rate of 213.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Centerville?
213.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 240.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1896.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Centerville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Centerville 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 Centerville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Centerville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Centerville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Centerville?
Crime rates have held steady in Centerville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Centerville compare to other cities in Utah?
Middle of the pack for Utah. Centerville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Utah cities.
How safe is Centerville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Centerville?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Centerville?
240.6 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (36), and murder (3.0) 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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