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Is Magna, Utah Safe?

Population 35,401 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 35,401, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Magna 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 1,827 per 100K.

Magna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMagnaUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate332.6322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2107.62062.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1827.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate512.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

333/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2108/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Magna

Violent crime in Magna is close to the national average. The rate of 332.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2107.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,827 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Magna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary395
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,827
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft512
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Magna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Magna
332.6
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Magna
2107.6
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Magna Safety

Is Magna safe?
Not especially. Magna earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244 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 Magna?
244 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 332.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2107.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Magna safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Magna's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,827 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Magna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Magna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Magna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Magna?
No. Crime in Magna has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Magna compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Magna ranks behind about 66% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Magna 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 Magna?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244 per-thousand rate put Magna below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 333 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Magna?
332.6 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (49), and murder (3.0) 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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