Traveling can be unsettling sometimes when in a different city or unfamiliar location and being safe can be a real concern. Recently Safewise.com release a list of the 40 safest cities in Utah. The Best Western Coral Hills is located just two blocks for the St. George Police Department.
Congratulations to Santa Clara, Utah, Ivins, Utah for being the #16 Safest City in Utah! Hurricane City Utah followed at #17, and City of St. George at #38.
Utah’s Top 40 Safest Cities
16. Safe in Santa Clara/Ivins
Although the Santa Clara Police Department was just created in 2012, this brave, little department takes its position seriously, landing the cities of Santa Clara and Ivins at number 16 on our list. From humble beginnings as a fruit and produce hub, the city has since left its fruit stand ways and become a popular suburb of …the larger Southern Utah town, St. George.
Although produce carts no longer line the streets of Santa Clara, the community has stayed just as sweet. A recent $10,000,000 project that helped renovate and expand the city’s historic downtown area is evidence of Santa Clara’s growth, proudly gaining more and more residents each year. This rapid growth is further proof of the passionate community that makes Santa Clara a desirable place to be. Violent Crimes Per 1,000: 0.23 Property Crimes Per 1,000: 6.56
17. Safe in Hurricane
Settled as part of Brigham Young’s Cotton Mission, Hurricane is an active, outdoor community that has expanded from an agricultural settlement to a top recreation destination. But this southern Utah town hasn’t traveled too far from its roots with two operational peach and apricot orchards that are still managed by the LDS Church. In addition to farming, the city is now home to well-regarded golf courses and two reservoir lakes noted for their outstanding bass fishing.
This gateway to Utah’s stunning national parks and monuments does a good job of keeping its city safe for both residents and visitors. Relying on strong relationships within the community and proactive crime prevention and awareness efforts, the Hurricane City Police Department has an impressive record, with only 21 violent crimes reported in 2012 for this town of almost 15,000. Violent Crimes Per 1,000: 1.47 Property Crimes Per 1,000: 19.74
38. Safe in St. George
One of the few southern Utah cities on our list, St. George embodies the picture of Utah’s red rocks and towering plateaus. A popular tourist destination, St. George is generally temperate year-round, with short, dry winters. This idyllic weather has made St. George a popular golf destination. Visitors are also attracted to St. George for its location near Zion National Park, one of Utah’s most popular and a must-see in this area.
Locals get to have this breathtaking landscape as their backyard and playground, a major draw for many St. George residents. Add to that the security of this outdoorsy community, with only two violent crime incidents per 1,000 people, and it’s easy to see that this town is a great one to call home. Take one trip to this city and watch the rocks that surround St. George glow orange during sunset—you’ll never want to leave. Violent Crimes Per 1,000: 2.05 Property Crimes Per 1,000: 20.60