Safest Cities in Utah (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Ivins is the safest city in Utah with a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Vineyard (19.3/1K) and Alpine (19.8/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 67 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate

22.9per 1K

Below National Avg

24of 67 cities

Above National Avg

43of 67 cities

All 67 Cities Ranked by Safety

#	City	Grade	Crime/1K	Risk Level	Violent	Property
1	Ivins	B	18.8	Below Average Risk	298	1582
2	Vineyard	B-	19.3	Moderate	322	1607
3	Alpine	B-	19.8	Moderate	330	1647
4	West Haven	B-	19.9	Moderate	384	1608
5	Bountiful	B-	20.1	Moderate	350	1657
6	Cedar City	B-	20.1	Moderate	374	1637
7	Brigham City	B-	20.5	Moderate	395	1653
8	Bluffdale	B-	20.5	Moderate	322	1730
9	South Ogden	B-	20.5	Moderate	422	1628
10	Riverton	B-	20.7	Moderate	385	1685
11	Cottonwood Heights	B-	20.7	Moderate	415	1655
12	Pleasant View	B-	20.7	Moderate	423	1649
13	Provo	B-	20.9	Moderate	362	1725
14	Kearns	B-	21	Moderate	323	1776
15	Centerville	B-	21	Moderate	327	1777
16	Clearfield	B-	21.1	Moderate	314	1792
17	Grantsville	B-	21.1	Moderate	338	1777
18	North Logan	B-	21.1	Moderate	429	1684
19	Taylorsville	B-	21.2	Moderate	406	1709
20	Farmington	B-	21.5	Moderate	396	1749
21	Roy	B-	21.6	Moderate	326	1836
22	St. George	B-	21.7	Moderate	404	1764
23	Pleasant Grove	B-	21.7	Moderate	371	1802
24	South Salt Lake	B-	21.9	Moderate	358	1828
25	North Salt Lake	B-	22.1	Moderate	314	1899
26	Sandy	B-	22.3	Moderate	385	1845
27	Tooele	B-	22.3	Moderate	411	1815
28	Santaquin	B-	22.5	Moderate	394	1853
29	Smithfield	B-	22.5	Moderate	411	1842
30	Holladay	B-	22.8	Moderate	313	1966
31	Saratoga Springs	B-	22.9	Moderate	373	1920
32	Washington	B-	22.9	Moderate	367	1918
33	Heber	B-	22.9	Moderate	359	1935
34	Logan	C+	23	Moderate	438	1867
35	Murray	C+	23.2	Moderate	360	1958
36	Hurricane	C+	23.2	Moderate	397	1918
37	Lindon	C+	23.2	Moderate	420	1898
38	Magna	C+	23.3	Moderate	389	1943
39	Hyrum	C+	23.3	Moderate	413	1921
40	Tremonton	C+	23.4	Moderate	409	1935
41	Ogden	C+	23.5	Moderate	429	1920
42	South Jordan	C+	23.5	Moderate	437	1909
43	Kaysville	C+	23.5	Moderate	417	1928
44	Clinton	C+	23.6	Moderate	413	1948
45	West Point	C+	23.8	Moderate	406	1972
46	Springville	C+	23.9	Moderate	410	1976
47	Salt Lake City	C+	24	Moderate	441	1964
48	Mapleton	C+	24.3	Moderate	361	2072
49	Herriman	C+	24.4	Moderate	387	2050
50	Vernal	C+	24.4	Moderate	304	2135
51	Draper	C+	24.5	Moderate	420	2030
52	American Fork	C+	24.5	Moderate	388	2063
53	Payson	C+	24.6	Moderate	406	2058
54	Woods Cross	C+	24.6	Moderate	299	2160
55	Salem	C+	24.7	Moderate	327	2143
56	Eagle Mountain	C+	24.8	Moderate	443	2034
57	Highland	C+	24.8	Moderate	400	2080
58	Millcreek	C+	25.1	Moderate	352	2161
59	Syracuse	C+	25.1	Moderate	442	2069
60	Layton	C+	25.2	Moderate	413	2111
61	North Ogden	C+	25.4	Moderate	402	2140
62	West Jordan	C+	25.7	Moderate	337	2235
63	West Valley City	C+	26	Moderate	376	2226
64	Lehi	C+	26	Moderate	418	2177
65	Midvale	C+	26.3	Moderate	412	2214
66	Spanish Fork	C+	26.6	Moderate	449	2209
67	Orem	C+	26.7	Moderate	397	2268

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Utah

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Utah. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

C+

Orem26.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 397/100K

C+

Spanish Fork26.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 449/100K

C+

Midvale26.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 412/100K

C+

Lehi26/1K · Moderate · Violent: 418/100K

C+

West Valley City26/1K · Moderate · Violent: 376/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Utah

What is the safest city in Utah?

As of 2026, Ivins is the safest city in Utah with a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 61% of all US cities.

What are the top 10 safest cities in Utah?

Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Utah based on crime rate are: Ivins, Vineyard, Alpine, West Haven, Bountiful, Cedar City, Brigham City, Bluffdale, South Ogden, Riverton.

What is the most dangerous city in Utah?

Orem has the highest crime rate in Utah at 26.7 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.

What is the average crime rate in Utah?

The average crime rate across 67 tracked cities in Utah is 22.9 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 382 per 100K and property crime averages 1905 per 100K.

Is Utah safe to live in?

Utah has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 382 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Ivins earns a B while Orem gets a C+. 24 of 67 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.

How many cities are ranked in Utah?

67 cities in Utah are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 24 have crime rates at or below the national average.

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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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