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Is Salem, Utah Safe?

Population 12,234 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Salem has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 254.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,725 per 100K.

Salem Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSalemUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate242.7322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2306.32062.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate144.0--268.2
Theft Rate1725.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate354.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

243/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2306/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Salem

Violent crime in Salem is below the national average. The rate of 242.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2306.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,725 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Salem Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault144
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery26
041% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary388
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,725
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft354
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Salem Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Salem
242.7
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Salem
2306.3
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Salem Safety

Is Salem safe?
Not especially. Salem earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Salem?
254.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 242.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2306.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Salem safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Salem's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,725 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Salem?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Salem generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Salem police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Salem?
Crime rates have held steady in Salem, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Salem compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Salem ranks behind about 71% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Salem to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Salem?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.9 per-thousand rate put Salem below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 243 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Salem?
242.7 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (144), robbery (26), and murder (4.0) 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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