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Is Draper, Utah Safe?

Population 50,652 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Draper faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,555 per 100K.

Draper Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDraperUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate377.9322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2217.02062.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1555.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate286.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

378/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2217/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Draper

Violent crime in Draper is close to the national average. The rate of 377.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2217.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,555 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Draper Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary414
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,555
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft286
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Draper Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Draper
377.9
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Draper
2217.0
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Draper Safety

Is Draper safe?
Not especially. Draper earns a D with a crime rate of 259.5 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 Draper?
259.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 377.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2217.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Draper safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Draper's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,555 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Draper?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Draper generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Draper police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Draper?
No. Crime in Draper has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Draper compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Draper ranks behind about 75% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Draper to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Draper?
Bad. A D grade and 259.5 per-thousand rate put Draper below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 378 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Draper?
377.9 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (72), and murder (5.0) 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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