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Is St. George, Utah Safe?

Population 108,713 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

St. George earns a C- safety grade with 228.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 71% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,473 per 100K.

St. George Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. GeorgeUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.6322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1935.02062.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate263.0--268.2
Theft Rate1473.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate341.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1935/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. George

Violent crime in St. George is close to the national average. The rate of 350.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1935.0 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.

St. George Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault263
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary273
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,473
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft341
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. George Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. George
350.6
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. George
1935.0
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. George Safety

Is St. George safe?
Not especially. St. George earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.6 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 St. George?
228.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1935.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. George safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. George's C- 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 St. George?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. George generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. George police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. George?
Crime rates have held steady in St. George, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does St. George compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. St. George ranks behind about 78% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is St. George to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in St. George?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.6 per-thousand rate put St. George below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. George?
350.6 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (263), robbery (76), and murder (7.0) 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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