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Is Provo, Utah Safe?

Population 114,527 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Provo means there's room for concern. The 217.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,529 per 100K.

Provo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricProvoUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate287.4322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1891.42062.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1529.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate327.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

287/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1891/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Provo

Violent crime in Provo is below the national average. The rate of 287.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1891.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,529 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Provo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,529
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft327
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Provo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Provo
287.4
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Provo
1891.4
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Provo Safety

Is Provo safe?
Not especially. Provo earns a C with a crime rate of 217.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Provo?
217.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 287.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1891.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Provo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Provo's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,529 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Provo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Provo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Provo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Provo?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Provo's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Provo compare to other cities in Utah?
Middle of the pack for Utah. Provo isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Utah cities.
How safe is Provo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Provo?
Bad. A C grade and 217.9 per-thousand rate put Provo below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 287 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Provo?
287.4 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (71), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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