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Is Orem, Utah Safe?

Population 95,214 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Orem faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 88% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,847 per 100K.

Orem Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOremUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate340.9322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2507.12062.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate268.0--268.2
Theft Rate1847.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate509.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

284.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2507/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Orem

Violent crime in Orem is close to the national average. The rate of 340.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2507.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,847 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Orem Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault268
0100% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,847
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft509
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Orem Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Orem
340.9
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Orem
2507.1
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Orem Safety

Is Orem safe?
Not especially. Orem earns a D- with a crime rate of 284.8 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 Orem?
284.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 340.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2507.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Orem safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Orem's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,847 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Orem?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Orem generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Orem police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Orem?
No. Crime in Orem has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Orem compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Orem ranks behind about 94% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Orem to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Orem?
Bad. A D- grade and 284.8 per-thousand rate put Orem below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 341 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Orem?
340.9 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (268), robbery (56), and murder (7.0) 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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