The year 2022 was notable for crime trends in Utah, with various changes observed compared to the national averages. Here's an analysis of the current crime statistics.
Utah had 8,175 incidents of violent crime in 2022, translating to 241.8 per 100,000 people. In comparison, the national rate stood at 380.3 per 100,000, indicating Utah's lower than average violent crime rate.
From 2021 to 2022, violent crime in Utah fell by 5.5%, which is higher than the national 1.2% drop.
In 2022, Utah recorded 67 murders, equating to a rate of 2.0 per 100,000 inhabitants. The nationwide murder rate was 6.3 per 100,000, showing that Utah has a lower murder rate compared to the country overall.
Utah had 64,069 property crimes in 2022, which amounts to a rate of 1895.1 per 100,000 residents. The national property crime rate was 1952.8 per 100,000, indicating that Utah has a lower property crime rate compared to the national average.
The period from 2021 to 2022 saw Utah's property crime rate fall by 8.6%, compared to the national change of 7.1% increase.
In 2022, Utah had 7,044 car thefts, marking a 17.8% decrease from the previous year. Across the nation, car thefts rose by 10.9%, showing that Utah's auto theft trend is higher than the national change.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for Utah, which was 20 in 2022, up from 20 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the increase suggests an overall worsening in the state's crime situation.
Utah presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has lower rates of violent crime and lower rates of property crime than the national average. However, it faces challenges with a a more significant change in car thefts compared to national trends.
Note that various factors such as changes in reporting, law enforcement tactics, and socioeconomic shifts can impact crime statistics. Hence, these figures should be interpreted within a wider context when evaluating the crime scenario in Utah.