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Salt Lake City
#49 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • City in Utah
  • 703 reviews
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    Salt Lake City Crime

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Poll
    How safe do you feel in this area?
    Based on 59 responses
    • Pretty safe. There are some safety concerns but I generally feel safe.
      56%
    • Very safe. There are no safety concerns.
      25%
    • Somewhat safe. There are noticeable safety concerns, and there are times I don't feel safe.
      17%
    • Not safe. There are high safety concerns, and I regularly don't feel safe.
      2%
    Poll
    How effective is law enforcement in this area?
    Based on 59 responses
    • The police are very visible and very responsive.
      47%
    • The police are visible, but somehow respond slowly when needed.
      27%
    • The police aren't around much, but are there quickly when you need them.
      17%
    • The police aren't around much, and when you need them, they aren't reliable.
      5%
    • Not sure.
      3%

    Salt Lake City Crime Rates

    Violent Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      593.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      154.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      213.2
      135.5
    Property Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      794.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      5,015.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      1,084.1
      284
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