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Is Highland, Utah Safe?

Population 21,571 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Highland has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 260 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,412 per 100K.

Highland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHighlandUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate349.9322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2250.12062.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate1412.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate322.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

350/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2250/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Highland

Violent crime in Highland is close to the national average. The rate of 349.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2250.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,412 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Highland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,412
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft322
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Highland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Highland
349.9
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Highland
2250.1
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Safety

Is Highland safe?
Not especially. Highland earns a D with a crime rate of 260 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 Highland?
260 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 349.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2250.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Highland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Highland's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,412 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Highland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Highland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Highland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Highland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Highland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Highland compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Highland ranks behind about 80% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Highland 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 Highland?
Bad. A D grade and 260 per-thousand rate put Highland below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 350 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Highland?
349.9 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (79), 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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