Provo, UT has safety grade D+, a population of about 116,886, an overall crime rate near 795 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 Provo, UT is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Provo, UT for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Provo, UT crime snapshot: safety grade D+, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 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 (50.3% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 929 total incidents, Provo shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Provo demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID 16000US4962470, a total of 929 crimes were reported. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 467 incidents, followed by assault with 347 incidents. Sex offenses represent a smaller portion, with 77 incidents, while robbery accounts for 8 incidents. Homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 reported incident. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most common (213 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (159 incidents). Stolen property offenses account for 67 incidents, while burglary/breaking & entering and motor vehicle theft are less frequent, with 17 and 11 incidents, respectively. In the category of sex offenses, the majority are classified as "Sex Offenses" (46 incidents), with kidnapping/abduction accounting for 31 incidents (4+27). Assault offenses are almost exclusively classified as "Assault Offenses" (347 incidents). The "others" category includes fraud offenses (10 incidents), counterfeiting/forgery (11 incidents), and arson (8 incidents). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US4962470, the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we can calculate the crime rate per 100,000 population, estimate a safety score and grade, and determine the violent and property crime rates. Furthermore, zip code data and crime map data would be valuable for visualizing crime patterns and identifying high-risk areas. Without this contextual information, the analysis is limited to the relative frequencies of different crime categories.
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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.
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 Provo, 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 Provo, 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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