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Is Layton, Utah Safe?

Population 85,308 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Layton runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,605 per 100K.

Layton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLaytonUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate365.6322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2325.02062.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate231.0--268.2
Theft Rate1605.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate509.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

366/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2325/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Layton

Violent crime in Layton is close to the national average. The rate of 365.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2325.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,605 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Layton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault231
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary376
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,605
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft509
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Layton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Layton
365.6
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Layton
2325.0
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Layton Safety

Is Layton safe?
Not especially. Layton earns a D with a crime rate of 269.1 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 Layton?
269.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 365.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2325.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Layton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Layton's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,605 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Layton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Layton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Layton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Layton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Layton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Layton compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Layton ranks behind about 74% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Layton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Layton?
Bad. A D grade and 269.1 per-thousand rate put Layton below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 366 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Layton?
365.6 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (231), robbery (42), 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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