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Sandy, Utah: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2024 show 2.0 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Sandy, 13% lower than the rate across Utah (2.3). Median household income is $112,176 and the median home value is $614,100. Population: about 94,291 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2024. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Sandy?
In 2024 the Sandy Police Department reported 184 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.0 per 1,000 people. It stands at 13% lower than the Utah rate (2.3); the U.S. figure is 3.6. The department recorded 4 murders. There were also 1,666 property crimes, a rate of 18.4 per 1,000. Compared with 2021, when 237 were reported, the count is down 22%.
| Offense (2024) | Sandy count | Per 1,000 | Utah per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 184 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.6 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Rape | 38 | 0.42 | 0.60 | 0.39 |
| Robbery | 20 | 0.22 | 0.27 | 0.61 |
| Aggravated assault | 122 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,666 | 18.4 | 14.2 | 17.6 |
| Burglary | 219 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 2.3 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,300 | 14.4 | 11.6 | 12.7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 147 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 2.6 |
How has crime in Sandy changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 237 | 2,607 | 1 |
| 2022 | 196 | 2,329 | 1 |
| 2023 | 154 | 2,292 | 0 |
| 2024 | 184 | 1,666 | 4 |
| 2025 | not reported in full | – | – |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Sandy Police Department's own reports.
How does Sandy compare with Utah?
The median household income in Sandy is $112,176, 18% higher than the Utah median ($95,166). The median owner-occupied home is worth $614,100 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,777 a month. About 94,291 people live on 24 square miles of land, roughly 3,887 per square mile. The city lies in Salt Lake County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Sandy | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,291 | 3,392,331 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $112,176 | $95,166 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $614,100 | $489,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,777 | $1,496 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.6% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% | 8.5% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 46.0% | 37.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 75.2% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 32.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Sandy?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 3 high-hazard dams in Sandy. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 3 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Sandy City - Storm Mountain Db (9 ft) and Sandy City - Flat Iron Mesa (7 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Salt Lake County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Sandy?
Utah does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Sandy city limits is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Sandy?
Federal school lists place 31 public and 1 private schools within Sandy. 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Timpanogos Cave National Monument. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Jordan River Golf Course State Park, Modelport State Park and Pioneer Trail State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Sandy
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Sandy city limits, plus 13 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Badass Outdoor Gear (Sandy) and Scheels All Sports INC (Sandy).
Liquor stores
2 liquor stores are on the map inside the Sandy city limits: Utah State Liquor Store #16 (Sandy) and Utah State Liquor Store #52 (Sandy). Utah has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Sandy city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Sandy?
In 2024, Sandy had 2.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (184 reported), 13% lower than the Utah rate (2.3). The property-crime rate was 18.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Sandy?
$112,176 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,166 for Utah.
How much do homes cost in Sandy?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $614,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $489,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Sandy?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Salt Lake County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Draper, UT (5 mi) · Murray, UT (6 mi) · South Jordan, UT (8 mi) · Taylorsville, UT (8 mi) · Millcreek, UT (8 mi) · West Jordan, UT (8 mi)
More: Utah statewide numbers · county page: Salt Lake County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Sandy city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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