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Is Payson, Utah Safe?

Population 24,630 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Payson faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,567 per 100K.

Payson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPaysonUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate358.4322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2228.72062.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate1567.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate301.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

358/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2229/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Payson

Violent crime in Payson is close to the national average. The rate of 358.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2228.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,567 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Payson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,567
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft301
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Payson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Payson
358.4
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Payson
2228.7
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Payson Safety

Is Payson safe?
Not especially. Payson earns a D with a crime rate of 258.7 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 Payson?
258.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 358.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2228.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Payson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Payson's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,567 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Payson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Payson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Payson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Payson?
Crime rates have held steady in Payson, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Payson compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Payson ranks behind about 71% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Payson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Payson?
Bad. A D grade and 258.7 per-thousand rate put Payson below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 358 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Payson?
358.4 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (69), and murder (5.0) 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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