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Is Smithfield, Utah Safe?

Population 15,153 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,153, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Smithfield earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,708 per 100K.

Smithfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSmithfieldUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.9322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1968.72062.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1708.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate219.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1969/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Smithfield

Violent crime in Smithfield is close to the national average. The rate of 367.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1968.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,708 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Smithfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary359
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,708
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft219
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Smithfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Smithfield
367.9
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Smithfield
1968.7
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Smithfield Safety

Is Smithfield safe?
Not especially. Smithfield earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.7 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 Smithfield?
233.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1968.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Smithfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Smithfield's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,708 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Smithfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Smithfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Smithfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Smithfield?
No. Crime in Smithfield has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Smithfield compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Smithfield ranks behind about 79% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Smithfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Smithfield?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.7 per-thousand rate put Smithfield below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 368 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Smithfield?
367.9 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (69), 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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