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Is Hurricane, Utah Safe?

Population 25,745 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,745, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hurricane earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,535 per 100K.

Hurricane Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHurricaneUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate344.6322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2070.42062.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1535.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate298.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

345/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2070/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hurricane

Violent crime in Hurricane is close to the national average. The rate of 344.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2070.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,535 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hurricane Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,535
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft298
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hurricane Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hurricane
344.6
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hurricane
2070.4
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hurricane Safety

Is Hurricane safe?
Not especially. Hurricane earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.5 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 Hurricane?
241.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 344.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2070.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hurricane safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hurricane's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,535 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hurricane?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hurricane generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hurricane police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hurricane?
No. Crime in Hurricane has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Hurricane compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Hurricane 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 Hurricane to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hurricane?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.5 per-thousand rate put Hurricane below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 345 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hurricane?
344.6 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (49), and murder (8.0) 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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