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Is Midvale, Utah Safe?

Population 36,099 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Midvale 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 1,973 per 100K.

Midvale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMidvaleUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate366.1322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2417.82062.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1973.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate372.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

278.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

366/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2418/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Midvale

Violent crime in Midvale is close to the national average. The rate of 366.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2417.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,973 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Midvale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,973
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft372
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Midvale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Midvale
366.1
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Midvale
2417.8
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Midvale Safety

Is Midvale safe?
Not especially. Midvale earns a D- with a crime rate of 278.4 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 Midvale?
278.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 366.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2417.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Midvale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Midvale's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,973 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Midvale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Midvale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Midvale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Midvale?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Midvale's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Midvale compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Midvale ranks behind about 95% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Midvale 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 Midvale?
Bad. A D- grade and 278.4 per-thousand rate put Midvale below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 366 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Midvale?
366.1 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (79), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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