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Is Lehi, Utah Safe?

Population 95,313 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Lehi faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,957 per 100K.

Lehi Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLehiUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.4322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2403.52062.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate293.0--268.2
Theft Rate1957.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate333.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

277.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

372/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2404/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lehi

Violent crime in Lehi is close to the national average. The rate of 372.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2403.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,957 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lehi Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault293
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,957
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft333
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lehi Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lehi
372.4
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lehi
2403.5
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lehi Safety

Is Lehi safe?
Not especially. Lehi earns a D- with a crime rate of 277.6 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 Lehi?
277.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 372.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2403.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lehi safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lehi's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,957 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lehi?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lehi generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lehi police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lehi?
Crime rates have held steady in Lehi, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Lehi compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Lehi ranks behind about 84% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lehi to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lehi?
Bad. A D- grade and 277.6 per-thousand rate put Lehi below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 372 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lehi?
372.4 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (293), robbery (42), and murder (4.0) 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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