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Is Murray, Utah Safe?

Population 53,297 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Murray earns a D+ safety grade with 242.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,764 per 100K.

Murray Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMurrayUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate287.0322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2135.82062.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1764.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate520.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

287/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2136/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Murray

Violent crime in Murray is below the national average. The rate of 287.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2135.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,764 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Murray Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,764
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft520
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Murray Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Murray
287.0
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Murray
2135.8
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Murray Safety

Is Murray safe?
Not especially. Murray earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Murray?
242.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 287.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2135.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Murray safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Murray's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,764 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Murray?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Murray generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Murray police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Murray?
Crime rates have held steady in Murray, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Murray compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Murray ranks behind about 85% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Murray to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Murray?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.3 per-thousand rate put Murray below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 287 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Murray?
287.0 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (52), and murder (2.0) 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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