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Is Lindon, Utah Safe?

Population 12,015 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lindon is a smaller community of 12,015 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 240.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,668 per 100K.

Lindon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLindonUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.1322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2026.32062.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate310.0--268.2
Theft Rate1668.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate341.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

240.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

382/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2026/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lindon

Violent crime in Lindon is close to the national average. The rate of 382.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2026.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,668 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 310 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lindon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault310
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,668
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft341
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lindon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lindon
382.1
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lindon
2026.3
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lindon Safety

Is Lindon safe?
Not especially. Lindon earns a D+ with a crime rate of 240.8 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 Lindon?
240.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2026.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lindon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lindon's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,668 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lindon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lindon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lindon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lindon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lindon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Lindon compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Lindon ranks behind about 77% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lindon 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 Lindon?
Bad. A D+ grade and 240.8 per-thousand rate put Lindon below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 382 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lindon?
382.1 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (310), robbery (74), 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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