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Is Spanish Fork, Utah Safe?

Population 48,837 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Spanish Fork has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 284.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,473 per 100K.

Spanish Fork Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpanish ForkUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate420.4322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2421.12062.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate262.0--268.2
Theft Rate1473.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate234.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

284.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

420/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2421/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Spanish Fork

Violent crime in Spanish Fork is above the national average. The rate of 420.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2421.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,473 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Spanish Fork Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault262
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery94
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary316
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,473
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft234
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Spanish Fork Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spanish Fork
420.4
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spanish Fork
2421.1
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish Fork Safety

Is Spanish Fork safe?
Not especially. Spanish Fork earns a D- with a crime rate of 284.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Spanish Fork?
284.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 420.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2421.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Spanish Fork safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Spanish Fork's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,473 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Spanish Fork?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Spanish Fork generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Spanish Fork police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Spanish Fork?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Spanish Fork's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Spanish Fork compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Spanish Fork ranks behind about 97% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Spanish Fork to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Spanish Fork?
Bad. A D- grade and 284.2 per-thousand rate put Spanish Fork below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 420 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Spanish Fork?
420.4 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (262), robbery (94), and murder (8.0) 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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