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Is Clearfield, Utah Safe?

Population 35,144 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Clearfield is a smaller community of 35,144 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,336 per 100K.

Clearfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClearfieldUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate218.7322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1935.42062.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1336.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate194.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

219/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1935/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clearfield

Violent crime in Clearfield is below the national average. The rate of 218.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1935.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,336 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clearfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,336
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft194
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clearfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clearfield
218.7
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clearfield
1935.4
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clearfield Safety

Is Clearfield safe?
Not especially. Clearfield earns a C with a crime rate of 215.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Clearfield?
215.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 218.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1935.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clearfield safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Clearfield 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 Clearfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clearfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clearfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clearfield?
Crime rates have held steady in Clearfield, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Clearfield compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Clearfield ranks behind about 62% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Clearfield 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 Clearfield?
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 Clearfield?
218.7 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (37), 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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