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Is Vernal, Utah Safe?

Population 10,671 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,671, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Vernal earns a D+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,849 per 100K.

Vernal Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVernalUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate207.8322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2293.02062.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate155.0--268.2
Theft Rate1849.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate435.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

208/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2293/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vernal

Violent crime in Vernal is well below the national average. The rate of 207.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2293.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,849 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vernal Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault155
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery24
038% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,849
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft435
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vernal Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vernal
207.8
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vernal
2293.0
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vernal Safety

Is Vernal safe?
Not especially. Vernal earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Vernal?
250.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 207.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2293.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vernal safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Vernal's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,849 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Vernal?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vernal generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vernal police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vernal?
Crime rates have held steady in Vernal, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Vernal compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Vernal ranks behind about 83% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Vernal to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Vernal?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.1 per-thousand rate put Vernal below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 208 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Vernal?
207.8 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (155), robbery (24), and murder (4.0) 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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