Area Safety Data

2024 reported data

Is Centerville, UT safe? Property crime data

A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Centerville using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.

Selected property offense rate 14.96 per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population16,506Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses247NIBRS offense records
TrendDecreasing2021,2022,2023,2024

Home-security checklist for Centerville

Start with package-area camera, then decide if a product is worth opening.

Vehicle theft and larceny patterns often make exterior coverage, driveway visibility, and package-area monitoring worth evaluating. This keeps the next click closer to a real buying decision instead of a random Amazon visit.

  • Match the biggest local category: larceny/theft.
  • Check doors, windows, package drop zones, lighting, Wi-Fi, and rental limits.
  • Only open Amazon after the guide fits the home layout.

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Short answer

Centerville reported 14.96 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024

That rate is #13 by highest rate among 58 validated UT city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates decreased by 45.2% from 2021 to 2024.

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Trend

Decreasing

Reported selected property-offense rates decreased by 45.2% from 2021 to 2024.

-45.2%
2021
27.30
2022
21.78
2023
13.07
2024
14.96

Offense mix

Burglary
13
Larceny/theft
218
Motor vehicle theft
14
Arson
2

State comparison

Compare this page with other validated Utah candidates. These are city-candidate comparisons, not official statewide rankings.

Higher-rate candidates

South Salt Lake 58.66 / 1,000 Riverdale 44.67 / 1,000 Vernal 32.69 / 1,000 Murray 31.08 / 1,000

Lower-rate candidates

Enoch 1.65 / 1,000 Smithfield 1.67 / 1,000 Salem 3.20 / 1,000 Pleasant View 3.24 / 1,000

Buyer path

Choose before opening Amazon

Vehicle theft and larceny patterns often make exterior coverage, driveway visibility, and package-area monitoring worth evaluating. The guide pages keep the product buttons and disclosure together after the setup fits your doors, packages, lighting, Wi-Fi, and budget.

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Quick questions

Short answers help visitors and search systems understand the page without turning the data into a fear claim.

Is Centerville, UT safe?

This page cannot tell you whether Centerville is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 14.96 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.

What property crime category is largest in Centerville?

The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.

How does Centerville compare with other validated UT city candidates?

Among 58 validated UT city candidates, Centerville ranks #13 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 10.12 per 1,000 residents.

What should I check before buying home-security gear?

Start with the local pattern, your home layout, entry points, lighting, package areas, and whether a package-area camera checklist fits better than a full monitored system.