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As of October 2026, Salt Lake City scores 78/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Yes. Salt Lake City remains safe for visitors with low violent crime and strong police presence. The main risks for visitors are robbery (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
Safety Report
IsMyTripSafe.com
United States · Assessed 13 October 2026
78
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:48:24Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-10T19:41:02.6992267-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
ModerateMugging and armed robbery occur sporadically, primarily in downtown Salt Lake City and near transit stations after dark
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing is infrequent but possible in crowded areas like Temple Square and Gateway Mall
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
72/100
Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel safe during the day in most areas, though some express caution using public transit at night.
Yes. Salt Lake City remains safe for visitors with low violent crime and strong police presence.
The city's homicide rate matches the U.S. national average but property crime and occasional robberies occur, mainly in downtown and transit areas. Recent police initiatives using drones and live feeds have contributed to a decline in robberies and assaults in 2026. Visitors generally feel safe walking in most neighborhoods during daylight hours.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Salt Lake City’s safety profile shows a moderate risk of robbery, mainly concentrated in downtown and near transit stops after dark, though overall violent crime remains in line with national averages. Pickpocketing is uncommon but visitors should still watch belongings in busy spots like Temple Square and the Gateway Mall. Recent police use of drones and live surveillance has contributed to a drop in robberies and assaults reported in August 2026. Travelers generally report feeling safe during daylight hours across most neighborhoods, with increased caution advised on TRAX light rail and buses later in the evening. Credit union robberies linked to gambling debt have surfaced in northern Utah, and confusion around TSA policies allowing non-ticketed visitors into terminals warrants attention. Keep valuables concealed, avoid isolated transit stops at night, and verify any unexpected requests for money or identification, especially near government buildings. The city’s strong air quality, lack of extreme weather in October, and normal security precautions from Canadian and UK advisories support a safe visit with standard urban awareness.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 8 Salt Lake City districts for visitors: 4 safer, 4 needing caution. See them plotted on the Salt Lake City safety map.
Downtown Salt Lake CitycautionGenerally safe by day; increased petty theft and occasional violent incidents reported near transit hubs and homeless encampments after dark.
GlendalecautionHigher property crime rates; exercise caution, especially at night, and avoid leaving valuables in vehicles.
Rose ParkcautionReports of gang-related activity and occasional shootings; visitors should remain alert, particularly after dark.
Central CitycautionMixed-use zone with transient population; higher reports of theft and public disorder, especially around the homeless shelter corridor.
Sugar HousesaferResidential and commercial area with low violent crime; popular with visitors and well-patrolled.
The AvenuessaferHistoric, affluent neighborhood with very low crime rates; ideal for walking and staying overnight.
Liberty WellssaferQuiet, family-friendly area near Liberty Park; low incidence of violent crime and well-maintained public spaces.
Harvard-Yale (Yalecrest)saferExclusive residential district with minimal crime; considered one of the safest parts of the city for visitors.
07 · After Dark
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Mugging and armed robbery occur sporadically, primarily in downtown Salt Lake City and near transit stations after dark
After dark, be most careful around Downtown Salt Lake City, Glendale, Rose Park, Central City. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes. Salt Lake City remains safe for visitors with low violent crime and strong police presence. The city's homicide rate matches the U.S. national average but property crime and occasional robberies occur, mainly in downtown and transit areas. Recent police initiatives using drones and live feeds have contributed to a decline in robberies and assaults in 2026. Visitors generally feel safe walking in most neighborhoods during daylight hours. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Salt Lake City report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Glendale (after dark due to property crime); Rose Park (after dark due to gang-related activity). See the district-by-district safety map.
Salt Lake City ranks #9 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 78/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 11+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight (and U.S. reports lean more on the latest field research); the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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