Utah Crime Trends

11 years of crime data (2014–2024) from the FBI.

FBI UCR Trends Snapshot: Utah

Utah reported 8,030 violent crimes and 50,279 property crimes in 2024, drawing 11 years of history (2014–2024) from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program submissions. Over that window the statewide violent crime rate moved from 211.8 per 100,000 residents in 2014 to 229.2 per 100,000 in 2024 — a rise of 8.2%. The property crime rate shifted from 2827.4/100K to 1435.1/100K over the same period, down 49.2%.

Within the latest year's violent crime total, aggravated assault (0), robbery (0), murder and non-negligent manslaughter (0), and rape (0) make up the four Part I offense categories tracked by the FBI. Property crime in 2024 splits across larceny-theft (0), burglary (0), motor vehicle theft (0), and arson (0). Against the US national average of 70.6/100K for 2024, Utah's violent crime rate runs 225% above the national benchmark.

Over the same 11-year span, the US national violent crime rate moved down 3.9% (73.5/100K in 2014 to 70.6/100K in 2024), providing a direct comparison against Utah's +8.2% move. UCR figures reflect offenses reported to and submitted by local law enforcement; agency participation is voluntary, so year-to-year completeness can shift, and the FBI periodically restates prior-year figures as late submissions arrive. The full year-by-year table below shows population, violent and property crime counts, rates, and a sub-breakdown for murder, robbery, and burglary — enabling granular inspection of Utah's multi-year crime trajectory.

Violent Crime Rate (2024)
229.2/100K
Property Crime Rate (2024)
1435.1/100K
Violent Crime Change
+8.2%
2014–2024
Property Crime Change
-49.2%
2014–2024

Violent Crime Rate Over Time

20142017202020232024
Utah US Average

Year-by-Year Crime Data

Year Population Violent Rate YoY
2024 3,503,613 8,030 229.2 ↓ 1.7%
2023 3,417,734 7,967 233.1 ↓ 4.1%
2022 3,380,800 8,214 243 ↓ 1.9%
2021 3,337,975 8,270 247.8 ↑ 4.0%
2020 3,249,879 7,745 238.3 ↑ 2.8%
2019 3,205,958 7,432 231.8 ↓ 0.9%
2018 3,161,105 7,390 233.8 ↓ 2.6%
2017 3,101,833 7,449 240.1 ↑ 0.4%
2016 3,051,217 7,299 239.2 ↑ 2.0%
2015 2,995,919 7,027 234.6 ↑ 10.8%
2014 2,942,902 6,234 211.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Is crime rising in Utah?
Violent crime in Utah has increased 8.2% from 2014 to 2024 (211.8 → 229.2 per 100K).
What are the crime trends in Utah?
From 2014 to 2024, violent crime rate went from 211.8 to 229.2 per 100K, and property crime decreased 49.2%.

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Primary data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. State trends cross-check against FBI Crime in the United States annual release. Population figures reference U.S. Census Bureau estimates where FBI populations are unavailable. Rates are per 100,000 population.