{"id":18010,"date":"2013-09-24T03:57:48","date_gmt":"2013-09-24T10:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=18010"},"modified":"2013-09-24T03:57:48","modified_gmt":"2013-09-24T10:57:48","slug":"the-10-safest-cities-in-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/the-10-safest-cities-in-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Safest Cities in Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"

About 75 percent of Utahns are said to be members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and, Utah\u2019s capital and largest city is home to the world headquarters of the LDS. Of course, you don\u2019t have to be a Mormon to enjoy living in Utah<\/a>, as this state has plenty going for it economically, health-related, and lifestyle-wise. And what about crime? The crime rate for Utah is 15 percent lower than the national average, so it\u2019s pretty safe too. Here are the top 10 largest cities in Utah, ranked according to crime and safety levels:<\/p>\n

1. Orem, UT<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nOut of the 10 largest cities in Utah, Orem<\/a> is the only one that has a crime index below the state average. Orem is the safest city in Utah, and a great place to raise a family, both according to its nickname \u2013 Family City U.S.A. \u2013 and according to a 2005 report by Forbes. The crime index is just 1 percent below state average, at 2,629.<\/p>\n

2. Provo, UT<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nProvo<\/a> is the third largest city in Utah, and the second safest place to live. The crime index is bang on target with the state average, at 2,649. Provo is about 43 miles south of Salt Lake City, and is home to Brigham Young University.<\/p>\n

3. St. George, UT<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nSt. George<\/a> is a city set right in the south west of Utah, about 115 miles northeast of Las Vegas. It\u2019s the seventh largest city in Utah, with around 75,500 residents, and comes in as the third safest city in Utah. The crime index is just 1 percent above the state average, at 2,695.<\/p>\n

4. West Jordan, UT<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nWest Jordan<\/a> is a suburb of Salt Lake City, yet a city in its own right and the fourth largest in the state. Named after the nearby Jordan River, West Jordan has a crime index of 2,979, which is 11 percent above state average. The Kennecott Copper Mine \u2013 the world\u2019s largest man-made excavation \u2013 is not far from West Jordan.<\/p>\n

5. Layton, UT<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nLayton is essentially the same as West Jordan in terms of crime and safety. It comes out as the fifth safest city in Utah, with its crime index of 2,981 (11 percent above state average). Layton has a population around 67,000 people so it\u2019s the ninth largest city in the state.<\/p>\n

6. Sandy, Utah<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nA suburb of Salt Lake City, Sandy has a population around 87,000 people and is the sixth safest city in Utah. Sandy was named for the soil in the area and was first settled in the 1860s and \u201870s. The crime index is 15 percent above state average, at 3,071.<\/p>\n

7. Taylorsville, Utah<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nSource: flickr user edgarzuniga
\nTaylorsville<\/a> is the 10th largest city in Utah, and part of the Salt Lake City metro area. Made up of three historic communities, Taylorsville is one of the youngest cities in the state as it was only incorporated in 1996 despite being settled in 1848. Taylorsville is the seventh safest city in Utah and has a crime index of 4,479 \u2013 68 percent above state average.<\/p>\n

8. West Valley City, Utah<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nAnother suburb of Salt Lake City, West Valley City<\/a> is the second largest city in Utah, home to around 129,000 people. The Maverick Center \u2013 where the Utah Grizzlies play \u2013 is here in West Valley City. This is the eighth safest city in Utah; the crime index is 4,513–69 percent above state average.<\/p>\n

9. Ogden, Utah<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nWith the Wasatch Mountains in the background, and attractive historic architecture in downtown, Ogden is a nice little city that\u2019s home to around 83,000 people. Crime and safety isn\u2019t excellent here though \u2013 it\u2019s the ninth safest city in Utah \u2013 the crime index is 114 percent above state average at 5,711.<\/p>\n

10. Salt Lake City, Utah<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nNot only is Salt Lake City<\/a> the capital and most populous city of Utah, it is the most dangerous city in Utah. The crime index is 176 percent above the state average, at 7,373, but if this doesn\u2019t put you off Salt Lake City does have many nice features and is especially well known for its outdoor recreation opportunities.
\nImages Source: wikipedia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

About 75 percent of Utahns are said to be members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and, Utah\u2019s capital and largest city is home to the world headquarters of the LDS. Of course, you don\u2019t have to be a Mormon to enjoy living in Utah, as this state has plenty going for it economically, health-related, and lifestyle-wise. And what about crime? The crime rate for Utah is 15 percent lower than the national average, so it\u2019s pretty safe too. Here are the top 10 largest cities in Utah, ranked according to crime and safety levels: 1. 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