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Payson, UT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Payson Police Department serves the city of Payson, UT in Utah County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 597 violent crimes and 1,280 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.7 per 100k residents, which is 14.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.8 per 100k, 60.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 B
Annual Rate90.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents597 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate64.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,280 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate47.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,058 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime90.7B597106.2-14.6%
Property Crime64.8A1280163.6-60.4%
Homicide8.6F20.5+1521.5%
Rape4.3D283.5+22.2%
Aggravated Assault4.3A5822.3-80.6%
Burglary4.3A14124.0-82.0%
Larceny47.5A1058116.4-59.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft13.0A7922.2-41.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Spanish Fork 6 miles
A 33.5
A 73.7
Violent: 63.1% lower
Property: 13.7% higher
American Fork/Cedar Hills 6 miles
A 52.8
A 103.6
Violent: 41.8% lower
Property: 59.9% higher
Provo 6 miles
A 50.6
A 95.8
Violent: 44.3% lower
Property: 47.8% higher
Lone Peak 6 miles
A 19.7
A 9.8
Violent: 78.3% lower
Property: 84.8% lower
Salem 6 miles
A 54.8
A 18.3
Violent: 39.6% lower
Property: 71.8% lower