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Is Kearns, Utah Safe?

Population 35,404 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kearns is a smaller community of 35,404 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,622 per 100K.

Kearns Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKearnsUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate233.6322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1917.22062.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1622.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate318.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

234/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1917/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kearns

Violent crime in Kearns is below the national average. The rate of 233.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1917.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,622 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kearns Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary216
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,622
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft318
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kearns Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kearns
233.6
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kearns
1917.2
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kearns Safety

Is Kearns safe?
Not especially. Kearns earns a C with a crime rate of 215.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kearns?
215.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 233.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1917.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kearns safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Kearns has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kearns?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kearns generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kearns police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kearns?
No. Crime in Kearns has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Kearns compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Kearns ranks behind about 69% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Kearns 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 Kearns?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Kearns?
233.6 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (51), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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