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Is North Salt Lake, Utah Safe?

Population 23,588 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

North Salt Lake is a smaller community of 23,588 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,388 per 100K.

North Salt Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth Salt LakeUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate221.1322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2046.32062.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1388.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate518.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

221/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2046/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Salt Lake

Violent crime in North Salt Lake is below the national average. The rate of 221.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2046.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,388 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Salt Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,388
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft518
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Salt Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Salt Lake
221.1
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Salt Lake
2046.3
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Salt Lake Safety

Is North Salt Lake safe?
Not especially. North Salt Lake earns a C with a crime rate of 226.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in North Salt Lake?
226.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 221.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2046.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Salt Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Salt Lake's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,388 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Salt Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Salt Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Salt Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Salt Lake?
No. Crime in North Salt Lake has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does North Salt Lake compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. North Salt Lake ranks behind about 61% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is North Salt Lake 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 North Salt Lake?
Bad. A C grade and 226.7 per-thousand rate put North Salt Lake below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 221 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Salt Lake?
221.1 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (45), 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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