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Is South Jordan, Utah Safe?

Population 87,614 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

South Jordan earns a D+ safety grade with 249.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 78% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,676 per 100K.

South Jordan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouth JordanUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate401.2322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2094.32062.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate279.0--268.2
Theft Rate1676.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate368.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

401/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2094/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for South Jordan

Violent crime in South Jordan is close to the national average. The rate of 401.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2094.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,676 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

South Jordan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault279
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary312
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,676
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How South Jordan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Jordan
401.2
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Jordan
2094.3
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South Jordan Safety

Is South Jordan safe?
Not especially. South Jordan earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.6 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 South Jordan?
249.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 401.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2094.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is South Jordan safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. South Jordan's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,676 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in South Jordan?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in South Jordan generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the South Jordan police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in South Jordan?
No. Crime in South Jordan has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does South Jordan compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. South Jordan ranks behind about 87% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is South Jordan 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 South Jordan?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.6 per-thousand rate put South Jordan below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 401 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in South Jordan?
401.2 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (279), robbery (59), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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