KAYSVILLE—After analyzing the latest violent and property crime data from the FBI, SafeWise just released its 9th annual “Utah’s 10 Safest Cities of 2023” report. SafeWise is the leading online resource for all things safety and security. They tout they are real people seeking the best products to help people live their safest, smartest life. They also believe simplifying home security and safety helps bring peace of mind to families.

The top 5 safest cities in Utah include: Lone Peak, Kaysville, Syracuse, Herriman, and Spanish Fork.  Kaysville City ranks second in the state for safety. In the past 12 months, 21% of Utahns have experienced property crime, which is above the national average of 19%. Additionally, 58% of Utahns are most concerned about package theft. According to the 2023 State of Safety report, Utah is less concerned overall about crime and safety than most of the country, with the least-worrisome issues being violent crime and gun violence. Chances are people who live in one of Utah’s 10 safest cities have even less to worry about, especially when it comes to violence and property crime.

“This ranking is a testament to the tireless efforts and commitment of our law enforcement officials and first responders who work tirelessly to keep our community safe and secure,” Mayor Tami Tran said.“Their hard work and dedication are truly commendable, and we are honored to work alongside them. It is also because of the collaboration and hard work of all city departments, who work together to provide amenities and resources to keep our community safe. From our public works department to our power and parks and rec department; everyone plays a vital role in ensuring that Kaysville remains a safe and thriving city. I am proud to lead a city that values collaboration and teamwork, and we will continue to work together to make Kaysville the best it can be. As a City Council we will continue to support and prioritize their efforts, ensuring that Kaysville remains a safe and welcoming place for all residents and visitors.” 

SafeWise listed key statistics about Utah as including a much smaller percentage of violent crime than across most of the country (including robberies, murders, and aggravated assaults). Utah saw no mass shooting incidents in 2022. The top form of personal protection used by Utah respondents this survey year was a pocketknife (44%). This is higher than the national average of 43%. Forty-one percent of Utahns say their personal safety has been affected by the pandemic (the U.S. average being 44%). 

SafeWise uses FBI crime statistics to rank cities in each state and across the country. To add extra insight and depth to that assessment, they include demographic information and the results of their proprietary State of Safety Research Study (the fifth annual nationwide survey was held in 2022 to find out Americans’ top safety concerns). Over the past five years, SafeWise has polled more than 25,000 Americans about their attitudes and perceptions around safety and crime. This data helps compare perceptions of safety and danger to the reality of crime statistics.

The “safest” cities rankings are intended to highlight cities with low crime rates and ignite conversation and action around how to make all cities and communities safer. To see what cities rounded out the rest of the rankings, click here: https://www.safewise.com/blog/safest-cities-utah/