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Is Heber, Utah Safe?

Population 19,651 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,651, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Heber earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,251 per 100K.

Heber Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHeberUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate288.3322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2081.42062.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1251.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate188.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

288/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2081/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Heber

Violent crime in Heber is below the national average. The rate of 288.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2081.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,251 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Heber Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary238
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,251
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft188
059% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Heber Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Heber
288.3
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Heber
2081.4
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Heber Safety

Is Heber safe?
Not especially. Heber earns a C- with a crime rate of 237 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Heber?
237 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 288.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2081.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Heber safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Heber's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,251 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Heber?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Heber generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Heber police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Heber?
No. Crime in Heber has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Heber compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Heber ranks behind about 68% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Heber to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Heber?
Bad. A C- grade and 237 per-thousand rate put Heber below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 288 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Heber?
288.3 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (34), 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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