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Is Saratoga Springs, Utah Safe?

Population 61,397 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Saratoga Springs means there's room for concern. The 240.3 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 1,332 per 100K.

Saratoga Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSaratoga SpringsUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate306.6322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2096.82062.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1332.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate298.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2097/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Saratoga Springs

Violent crime in Saratoga Springs is below the national average. The rate of 306.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2096.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,332 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Saratoga Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,332
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft298
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Saratoga Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Saratoga Springs
306.6
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Saratoga Springs
2096.8
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Saratoga Springs Safety

Is Saratoga Springs safe?
Not especially. Saratoga Springs earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Saratoga Springs?
240.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 306.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2096.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Saratoga Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Saratoga Springs's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,332 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Saratoga Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Saratoga Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Saratoga Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Saratoga Springs?
Crime rates have held steady in Saratoga Springs, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Saratoga Springs compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Saratoga Springs ranks behind about 70% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.3 per-thousand rate put Saratoga Springs below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Saratoga Springs?
306.6 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (64), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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