Layton, UT has safety grade D, a population of about 77,268, an overall crime rate near 1,160 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Layton, UT is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Layton, UT for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Layton, UT Crime Rate and Safety Report
Layton, UT crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
4.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (59.9% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
With 896 total incidents, Layton shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Layton demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Layton, UT Crime Analysis
Okay, based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4943660, we can dissect the crime landscape. Property crime dominates, accounting for 537 out of the 896 total incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent (371 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (142 incidents). Burglary/breaking & entering and motor vehicle theft are relatively low, with 9 and 6 incidents respectively. Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 285 incidents. Robbery is relatively infrequent, with only 5 incidents. Homicide is even rarer, with only 2 incidents. Sex offenses account for 33 incidents, with the majority classified as sex offenses (26 incidents) and a smaller number of kidnapping/abduction incidents (6 incidents). The "others" category includes a mix of offenses, with fraud offenses being the most common (20 incidents), followed by counterfeiting/forgery (10 incidents), arson (1 incident), bribery (2 incidents), and embezzlement (1 incident).
Layton, UT crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
84037
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Safety30.5
Per 1K31
Total Crimes84075
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Safety29.5
Per 1K30
Total Crimes84040
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Safety19.1
Per 1K19
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FAQ about crime in Layton, UT
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Layton, UT.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Layton, UT and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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