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Is South Ogden, Utah Safe?

Population 17,710 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,710, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. South Ogden earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,272 per 100K.

South Ogden Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouth OgdenUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate383.9322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1728.12062.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate298.0--268.2
Theft Rate1272.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate213.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

384/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1728/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for South Ogden

Violent crime in South Ogden is close to the national average. The rate of 383.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1728.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,272 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

South Ogden Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault298
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,272
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft213
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How South Ogden Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Ogden
383.9
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Ogden
1728.1
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South Ogden Safety

Is South Ogden safe?
Not especially. South Ogden earns a C with a crime rate of 211.2 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 Ogden?
211.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 383.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1728.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is South Ogden safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. South Ogden has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in South Ogden?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in South Ogden generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the South Ogden police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in South Ogden?
Crime rates have held steady in South Ogden, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does South Ogden compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. South Ogden ranks behind about 65% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is South Ogden to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in South Ogden?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in South Ogden?
383.9 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (298), robbery (86), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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