Salt Lake County, UT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Salt Lake County in UT is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 68,813 violent crimes and 149,831 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.2 per 100k residents, which is -16.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 255.8 per 100k, +56.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate89.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents68,813 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents3,401 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents3,532 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents11,560 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate255.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents149,831 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate32.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents16,954 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate202.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents112,560 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents19,752 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.2 | B | 68813 | 106.2 | -16.0% |
| Property Crime | 255.8 | D | 149831 | 163.6 | +56.4% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 162 | 0.5 | -78.1% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 3401 | 3.5 | -4.0% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 3532 | 5.8 | -38.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.3 | A | 11560 | 22.3 | -44.6% |
| Burglary | 32.9 | D | 16954 | 24.0 | +37.1% |
| Larceny | 202.0 | F | 112560 | 116.4 | +73.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.3 | B | 19752 | 22.2 | -13.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Murray Police Department
Murray, UT
Salt Lake City Police Department
Salt Lake City, UT
South Salt Lake Police Department
South Salt Lake, UT
Sandy Police Department
Sandy, UT
West Jordan Police Department
West Jordan, UT
Riverton Police Department
Riverton, UT
South Jordan Police Department
South Jordan, UT
Bluffdale Police Department
Bluffdale, UT
Alta Police Department
Alta, UT
West Valley Police Department
West Valley, UT
Taylorsville City Police Department
Taylorsville City, UT
Cottonwood Heights Police Department
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Unified Police Department
Unified, UT