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Is South Salt Lake, Utah Safe?

Population 26,934 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,934, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. South Salt Lake earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,187 per 100K.

South Salt Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouth Salt LakeUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate286.5322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1968.42062.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1187.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate319.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

287/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1968/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for South Salt Lake

Violent crime in South Salt Lake is below the national average. The rate of 286.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1968.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,187 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

South Salt Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary303
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,187
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft319
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How South Salt Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Salt Lake
286.5
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Salt Lake
1968.4
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South Salt Lake Safety

Is South Salt Lake safe?
Not especially. South Salt Lake earns a C with a crime rate of 225.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in South Salt Lake?
225.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 286.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1968.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is South Salt Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. South Salt Lake's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,187 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in South Salt Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in South Salt Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the South Salt Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in South Salt Lake?
No. Crime in South Salt Lake has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does South Salt Lake compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. South Salt Lake ranks behind about 76% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is South Salt Lake to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in South Salt Lake?
Bad. A C grade and 225.5 per-thousand rate put South Salt Lake below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 287 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in South Salt Lake?
286.5 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (32), and murder (3.0) 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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