The Most Dangerous City In Utah Is….

When you think of the words danger and Utah, you might think of the possibility of encountering wildlife while recreating in our vast outdoors. Or perhaps you might think the greatest danger in the state is being on the highways and having a collision with another motorist, wildlife, or falling rocks.

Those things certainly are happening in the state, and I personally am not excited on being on the roads during the upcoming winter weather driving conditions.

Utah combines stunning natural landscapes with a rich cultural heritage, offering a unique blend of urban and outdoor experiences. The state features vibrant cities and scenic national parks, attracting residents and visitors alike.

While Utah is celebrated for its cultural events and historic sites, some areas face safety challenges, with higher violent crime rates marking certain cities as riskier.

Efforts to address these issues include stronger law enforcement and community-based initiatives aimed at preventing crime. Despite these complexities, Utah’s commitment to safety and community resilience supports its appeal as a diverse and thriving state.

Area Vibes.com has put together a list of the most dangerous cities in Utah, and some of the places that made the top ten might raise some eyebrows. To compile the list, Area Vibes used data from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. They used violent crime data per 100,000 people, and limited cities in the report to those with a population of 5,000 or more.

Before we look at the most dangerous cities in Utah, here's a look at the best places to raise a family in the state.

Now the most dangerous cities

You might have already guessed the most dangerous city in Utah, but before I confirm or repudiate your guess, you might wonder how the cities here in Southern Utah placed on the list. Well, none of the towns here were in the top ten, but we had a couple in the top twenty.

Hurricane came in at 15 on the list with 199 violent crimes per 100,000 population. Washington city was 17 on the list with 185 crimes per 100,000. The highest populated city in southern Utah, St. George, placed at 21 on the list.

Iron County had two cites on the top 50 list, Enoch at number 44 and Cedar City at number 47.

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So, here are the top 10 most dangerous cities in Utah.