Salt Lake County, UT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Salt Lake County in UT is served by 18 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 83,749 violent crimes and 193,307 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.2 per 100k residents, which is 14.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 253.5 per 100k, 54.9% 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 Rate91.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents83,749 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents4,061 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents4,102 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents13,499 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate253.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents193,307 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate32.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents20,856 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate200.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents147,165 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24,612 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.2 | B | 83749 | 106.2 | -14.2% |
| Property Crime | 253.5 | D | 193307 | 163.6 | +54.9% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 185 | 0.5 | -66.2% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 4061 | 3.5 | -1.6% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 4102 | 5.8 | -36.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.7 | A | 13499 | 22.3 | -42.7% |
| Burglary | 32.2 | D | 20856 | 24.0 | +34.0% |
| Larceny | 200.5 | F | 147165 | 116.4 | +72.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.5 | B | 24612 | 22.2 | -12.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Salt Lake County Unified Police Department
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
Utah Transit Authority
Cottonwood Heights Police Department
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands
Herriman
Department of Natural Resources:
Unified Police Department
Unified, UT