Salt Lake City, UT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Salt Lake City Police Department serves the city of Salt Lake City, UT in Salt Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 32,379 violent crimes and 65,493 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 260.3 per 100k residents, which is 145.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 428.7 per 100k, 162.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 59 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FHomicide
Grade CRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 260.3 | F | 32379 | 106.2 | +145.1% |
| Property Crime | 428.7 | F | 65493 | 163.6 | +162.0% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 75 | 0.5 | -9.9% |
| Rape | 14.0 | F | 1612 | 3.5 | +296.7% |
| Robbery | 11.6 | F | 2116 | 5.8 | +99.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 45.5 | F | 5361 | 22.3 | +104.3% |
| Burglary | 46.0 | F | 6951 | 24.0 | +91.3% |
| Larceny | 339.6 | F | 49721 | 116.4 | +191.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.7 | F | 8527 | 22.2 | +74.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 59 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 10 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 6 |
| Anti-Transgender | 3 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 24 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray | 0 miles | D 157.3 | F 314.6 | Violent: 39.6% lower Property: 26.6% lower |
| South Salt Lake | 0 miles | F 191.0 | F 428.7 | Violent: 26.6% lower Property: 0.0% higher |
| Riverton | 0 miles | A 40.7 | B 110.7 | Violent: 84.4% lower Property: 74.2% lower |
| South Jordan | 0 miles | A 44.0 | A 74.0 | Violent: 83.1% lower Property: 82.7% lower |
| Alta | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 881.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 105.5% higher |