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Is Tooele, Utah Safe?

Population 42,270 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 42,270, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Tooele earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,370 per 100K.

Tooele Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTooeleUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate364.4322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1966.62062.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate303.0--268.2
Theft Rate1370.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate178.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1967/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tooele

Violent crime in Tooele is close to the national average. The rate of 364.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1966.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,370 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 303 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Tooele Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault303
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary363
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,370
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft178
056% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tooele Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tooele
364.4
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tooele
1966.6
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tooele Safety

Is Tooele safe?
Not especially. Tooele earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.1 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 Tooele?
233.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 364.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1966.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tooele safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tooele's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,370 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tooele?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tooele generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tooele police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tooele?
No. Crime in Tooele has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Tooele compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Tooele ranks behind about 70% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Tooele 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 Tooele?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.1 per-thousand rate put Tooele below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tooele?
364.4 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (303), robbery (76), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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