The Beehive State is certainly a wonderful place to live. Not only do we have incredible national parks, great places to eat, and some of the best outdoor attractions around, but we are also a generally safe place to call home. While the state’s violent crime rate has seen a slight increase over the past years, it is still 35% lower than the national average. Safewise has recently released the 10 safest towns in Utah to call home. Check it out to see if your hometown is one of the most peaceful places in Utah.

1) Spanish Fork: Population 39,000
Spanish Fork, UT 84660, USA
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Spanish Fork residents are big on community celebrations. They host several throughout the year, including the Icelandic Days, the Harvest Moon Hurrah, and the Festival of Colors. You also don't want to miss the Festival of Lights every holiday season. People in Spanish Fork are so busy having fun (and getting covered in colorful chalk dust) that they don’t commit many violent crimes. In fact, this is the first time this city has received the title of the safest city in Utah.
2. Syracuse: Population 29,000
Syracuse, UT, USA
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Syracuse is a beautiful city located in Davis County. This Utah city has experienced significant growth over the past years but its crime rate has stayed low. In the past year, Syracuse reported 196 property crimes, the lowest in the Beehive State. It certainly deserves its place as one of the most peaceful places in Utah.
3) Kaysville: Population 31,500
Kaysville, UT 84037, USA
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Kaysville is another Davis County city that tops this list. It is one city in Utah filled with adorable historical buildings and gorgeous scenery. It is also the home to a plethora of family-friendly activities such as the beloved Cherry Hill Water Park.
4. Bountiful: Population 44,000
Bountiful, UT 84010, USA
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And once again, we have a Davis County city named as one of the safest places in Utah! Bountiful, located just north of Salt Lake City, is experiencing a decline in both violent crime and violent crime over the past years. We can't wait to see what next year has in store for this beautiful Utah city.
5. North Ogden: Population 19,400
North Ogden, UT, USA
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North Ogden is nestled right up next to its larger cousin, Ogden, but it’s more rural and has a much lower crime rate. While property crimes are on the decline in this Utah city, there has been an uptick in violent crimes over the past year. However, it is still one of the most peaceful places in Utah and is a great place to call home.

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6) Pleasant Grove: Population 38,300
Pleasant Grove, UT, USA
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Did you know that Pleasant Grove hosts the longest-running annual community festival in the state? The town has hosted Strawberry Days, held in June, since 1921. We don’t have any crime studies to support a connection between strawberries and low violent crimes rates, but we wouldn’t rule it out.
7. Clinton: Population 22,500
Clinton, UT 84015, USA
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The beautiful city of Clinton is certainly one of the safest places in Utah to call home. This Davis County city has a violent crime rate of 0.8 per thousand. Clinton certainly is a beautiful place to reside.
8. Springville: Population 33,000
Springville, UT, USA
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Springville is another Utah City that has seen significant growth over the past several years. However, despite the growth, it has seen a decline in property crime rates. Only one murder was reported in the 10 safest Utah cities and that was in Springville.
9. Farmington: Population 25,400
Farmington, UT, USA
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Farmington is most well-known as the location for Lagoon Amusement Park. However, what you may not realize is it's also one of the safest places in Utah. This year, Farmington saw a violent crime rate of 0.7 per thousand and a property crime rate of 13.8 per thousand.
10. Saratoga Springs: Population 33,600
Saratoga Springs, UT, USA
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Saratoga Springs is one of the two cities that fell in the rankings this year. However, it still made the list as one of the most peaceful places in Utah. This Utah city has a violent crime rate of 1.6 per thousand and a property crime rate of 7.7 per thousand.

Do you live in one of the safest places in Utah? What do you love most about where you live in the Beehive State? We’d love to hear all about your hometown in the comments!

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What are some of the most beautiful places in Utah to visit?

It is hard to narrow down the most beautiful places in Utah to visit. From every corner of the Beehive State, there are some stunning and enchanting views that you will not want to miss. Of course, the five national parks make the list of the most beautiful places in Utah. In each of these parks, there are some hidden gems that will get you away from the crowds and take you to remarkable beauty.

For example, grab your hiking boots and head to the Queen’s Garden Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park. Along this 1.8-mile trail, you will get up close to many hoodoos, capture gorgeous views of the amphitheater, and receive a unique perspective from the bottom of the canyon. It is also considered a fairly easy hike that most visitors will enjoy.

Where are some of the most dangerous places in Utah?

Overall, Utah is generally a very safe place to live and visit. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t dangerous places scattered around the state. In Zion National Park, spend the day hiking Angel’s Landing. While this trail is certainly one of the most beautiful hikes in Utah, it is also one of the most dangerous. Several individuals have fallen to their death on this hike.

Another one of the most dangerous places in Utah that many people love to visit is Bridal Veil Falls near Provo. Many hikers have fallen near this waterfall and while exploring the area around it. Other waterfalls in the state where you must be extra careful include Donut Falls in Big Cottonwood Canyon and Freemont River Falls in Capitol Reef National Park.

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