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Is Farmington, Utah Safe?

Population 26,266 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Farmington is a smaller community of 26,266 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 222.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,248 per 100K.

Farmington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFarmingtonUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.1322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1877.92062.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate283.0--268.2
Theft Rate1248.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate315.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1878/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Farmington

Violent crime in Farmington is close to the national average. The rate of 343.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1877.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,248 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Farmington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault283
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,248
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft315
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Farmington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington
343.1
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington
1877.9
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Farmington Safety

Is Farmington safe?
Not especially. Farmington earns a C with a crime rate of 222.1 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 Farmington?
222.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1877.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Farmington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Farmington's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,248 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Farmington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Farmington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Farmington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Farmington?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Farmington's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Farmington compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Farmington ranks behind about 65% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Farmington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Farmington?
Bad. A C grade and 222.1 per-thousand rate put Farmington below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Farmington?
343.1 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (283), robbery (45), and murder (7.0) 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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