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Is Ogden, Utah Safe?

Population 89,510 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Ogden means there's room for concern. The 249.6 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,872 per 100K.

Ogden Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOgdenUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate389.0322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2107.02062.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate318.0--268.2
Theft Rate1872.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate309.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2107/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ogden

Violent crime in Ogden is close to the national average. The rate of 389.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2107.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,872 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 318 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Ogden Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault318
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary236
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,872
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft309
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ogden Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ogden
389.0
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ogden
2107.0
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ogden Safety

Is Ogden safe?
Not especially. Ogden earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.6 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 Ogden?
249.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 389.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2107.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ogden safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ogden's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,872 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ogden?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ogden generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ogden police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ogden?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ogden's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Ogden compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Ogden ranks behind about 78% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Ogden 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 Ogden?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.6 per-thousand rate put Ogden below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 389 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ogden?
389.0 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (318), robbery (91), and murder (8.0) 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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