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Is Mapleton, Utah Safe?

Population 16,275 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mapleton is a smaller community of 16,275 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,781 per 100K.

Mapleton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMapletonUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate292.2322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2232.62062.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1781.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate211.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2233/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mapleton

Violent crime in Mapleton is below the national average. The rate of 292.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2232.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,781 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mapleton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary434
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,781
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft211
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mapleton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mapleton
292.2
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mapleton
2232.6
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mapleton Safety

Is Mapleton safe?
Not especially. Mapleton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mapleton?
252.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 292.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2232.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mapleton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mapleton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,781 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mapleton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mapleton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mapleton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mapleton?
No. Crime in Mapleton has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Mapleton compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Mapleton ranks behind about 73% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mapleton 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 Mapleton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.5 per-thousand rate put Mapleton below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 292 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mapleton?
292.2 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (60), 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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