St. George, UT Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: St. George, UT Crime & Safety

Is St. George, UT safe in 2026?

St. George earns an overall crime grade of B+ citywide, and when you drill down to the neighborhood level, the picture is even more impressive: all 15 analyzed neighborhoods carry a Grade A rating, pushing the city-wide safety rating to Very Safe (A). That means 100% of St. George neighborhoods fall into the combined A+B "safe" tier — an unusually strong result for a city of 114,612 residents. The areas with the most relative activity, Historic Downtown and Dixie State University, still hold an A- grade, placing them comfortably in the safe range. For context, the city's 3.9% unemployment rate and 11% poverty rate are both moderate, factors that researchers consistently link to lower crime environments.

What is the crime rate in St. George compared to other Utah cities?

St. George's neighborhood-level data tells a compelling story: 100% of its 15 analyzed neighborhoods grade A or better, with 10 out of 15 (67%) earning the top mark of A+. No neighborhood in the dataset received a B, C, D, or F. The highest-income neighborhoods — Painted Desert and Stone Cliff (both with median incomes of $92,655) — anchor the A+ tier, while even the comparatively busier corridors around Historic Downtown and Dixie State University hold an A- grade. The city's overall B+ crime grade reflects a small uptick in activity at the city-wide aggregate level relative to purely residential pockets, but the neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown confirms that St. George is among Utah's safer mid-sized cities.

What are the safest neighborhoods in St. George?

Ten St. George neighborhoods achieved the highest possible rating of A+ in 2026 analysis:

• Painted Desert — A+ | Median income: $92,655
• Stone Cliff — A+ | Median income: $92,655
• Bloomington Country Club — A+ | Median income: $91,518
• Webb Hill — A+ | Median income: $86,514
• Bloomington Hills — A+ | Median income: $85,593
• Winchester Hills — A+ | Median income: $84,887
• Diamond Valley Acres — A+ | Median income: $84,887
• Hidden Valley — A+ | Median income: $77,117
• Bloomington Ranches — A+ | Median income: $70,596
• Sun River — A+ | Median income: $70,585

Notice a clear pattern: every A+ neighborhood carries a median household income above $70,000 — well above the city median of $59,989. Families prioritizing both safety and amenities consistently point to Bloomington Hills (pop. 1,205) and Sun River (pop. 1,231) as the largest and most established of these top-rated communities.

Which St. George neighborhoods have the most crime?

Even the "higher crime" areas of St. George are objectively safe by national standards. The neighborhoods with the most relative crime activity are:

• Historic Downtown — Grade: A-
• Dixie State University — Grade: A-
• Entrada — Grade: A
• Sunbrook — Grade: A

An A- grade still represents a very safe environment; these neighborhoods simply see slightly more foot traffic, commercial activity, and the transient population typical of a university district and downtown core. Neither area approaches a B grade, let alone anything lower. Visitors and new residents should feel comfortable in all parts of the city while applying standard urban awareness — locking vehicles, securing valuables, and staying aware of surroundings.

Is St. George a good place to live in 2026?

The data strongly supports St. George as a high-quality place to live. Consider the key metrics side by side:

• Overall Crime Grade: B+ citywide; Very Safe (A) at the neighborhood level
• Neighborhoods graded A or A+: 100% (15 of 15)
• Median Household Income: $59,989
• Median Home Value: $303,465 — relatively affordable for a growing Sun Belt city
• Median Rent: $1,088/month
• Unemployment Rate: 3.9% — below the national average
• Poverty Rate: 11% — moderate, consistent with a stable local economy
• Population Density: 429 per sq mi — spacious, low-density living

When safety grades are combined with affordable housing, low unemployment, and the city's renowned access to outdoor recreation, St. George stands out as one of Utah's most livable mid-sized cities. Neighborhoods like Bloomington Hills, Sun River, and Bloomington Country Club offer the strongest combination of verified safety grades and community infrastructure for families and retirees alike.

How do income levels relate to safety grades in St. George neighborhoods?

The St. George neighborhood data reveals a notable correlation between median household income and safety grade. All ten A+-rated neighborhoods have median incomes ranging from $70,585 (Sun River) to $92,655 (Painted Desert and Stone Cliff) — each one exceeding the city-wide median of $59,989 by at least 17%. Meanwhile, the two A--rated areas, Historic Downtown and Dixie State University, correspond to denser, mixed-use zones where income levels and transient populations vary more widely. This pattern is consistent with broader research linking economic stability — measured by income, low unemployment, and lower poverty rates — to reduced property and violent crime. It does not mean lower-income areas are unsafe; in St. George's case, every single neighborhood earns an A-range grade regardless of income tier.