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.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
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.
With 896 total incidents, Layton shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Layton demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
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).
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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.
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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.
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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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