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Is Clinton, Utah Safe?

Population 23,797 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Clinton is a smaller community of 23,797 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,530 per 100K.

Clinton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClintonUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate369.5322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2102.32062.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1530.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate478.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

370/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2102/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clinton

Violent crime in Clinton is close to the national average. The rate of 369.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2102.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,530 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clinton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,530
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft478
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clinton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clinton
369.5
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clinton
2102.3
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clinton Safety

Is Clinton safe?
Not especially. Clinton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.2 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 Clinton?
247.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 369.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2102.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clinton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clinton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,530 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clinton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clinton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clinton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clinton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Clinton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Clinton compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Clinton ranks behind about 69% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Clinton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Clinton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.2 per-thousand rate put Clinton below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 370 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clinton?
369.5 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (91), and murder (6.0) 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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