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Is Roy, Utah Safe?

Population 38,794 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Roy is a smaller community of 38,794 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 222.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,770 per 100K.

Roy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRoyUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate237.3322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1988.32062.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate161.0--268.2
Theft Rate1770.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate409.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

237/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1988/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Roy

Violent crime in Roy is below the national average. The rate of 237.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1988.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,770 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Roy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault161
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery26
041% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary347
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,770
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft409
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Roy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roy
237.3
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roy
1988.3
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Roy Safety

Is Roy safe?
Not especially. Roy earns a C with a crime rate of 222.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Roy?
222.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 237.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1988.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Roy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Roy's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,770 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Roy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Roy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Roy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Roy?
No. Crime in Roy has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Roy compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Roy ranks behind about 63% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Roy 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 Roy?
Bad. A C grade and 222.6 per-thousand rate put Roy below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 237 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Roy?
237.3 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (161), robbery (26), and murder (2.0) 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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