Salt Lake City, UT Home Security Guide

Salt Lake City has higher crime rates than average, with a crime rate of 62 per 1,000 residents. Your chance of being a victim of any crime is about 1 in 16. However, safety varies significantly by neighborhood. Areas like Federal Heights and The Avenues are considerably safer, while downtown and some west side areas have higher crime rates.

Salt Lake City's 2024 crime rate is 62.46 per 1,000 residents, including 8.61 violent crimes and 53.85 property crimes per 1,000. This is approximately 3-4 times higher than Utah's state average, making home security an important consideration for SLC residents.

The safest neighborhoods in Salt Lake City include Federal Heights, Yalecrest, The Avenues, and parts of the East Bench. These areas have significantly lower crime rates than the city average, with safety scores 60-70% better than downtown areas.

Property crime accounts for 86% of crimes in Salt Lake City. Theft/larceny is most common at 43.76 per 1,000 residents, followed by burglary (5.50 per 1,000) and motor vehicle theft (4.58 per 1,000). Vehicle break-ins and package theft are particularly common concerns.

Popular options include Vivint (headquartered in nearby Lehi, UT), Cove Smart (based in Draper), and ADT which has local offices. For DIY options, SimpliSafe and Ring are popular. Consider a system with professional monitoring given SLC's property crime rates.

Yes, Salt Lake City requires an alarm system permit. The permit helps reduce false alarm responses and associated fines. Contact Salt Lake City's alarm permit office or your security company for assistance with registration.