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Is Sandy, Utah Safe?

Population 92,386 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Sandy means there's room for concern. The 234.6 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,525 per 100K.

Sandy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSandyUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.2322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2022.72062.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1525.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2023/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sandy

Violent crime in Sandy is close to the national average. The rate of 323.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2022.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,525 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sandy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary367
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,525
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sandy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sandy
323.2
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sandy
2022.7
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Safety

Is Sandy safe?
Not especially. Sandy earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.6 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 Sandy?
234.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2022.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sandy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sandy's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,525 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sandy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sandy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sandy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sandy?
Crime rates have held steady in Sandy, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Sandy compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Sandy ranks behind about 74% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sandy 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 Sandy?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.6 per-thousand rate put Sandy below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 323 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sandy?
323.2 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (50), 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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