Neither North Ogden nor Washington Terrace are "in Ogden proper," perhaps you meant Weber County. While it is true that Ogden has been rougher, you are incorrect about how dangerous Ogden is. Data from the 2018 FBI crime stats show Salt Lake is the most dangerous city by a wide margin. Ogden ranked 7th with the cities of South Salt Lake, Murray, Riverdale, West Valley and Roosevelt ranked higher (descending order).
Ogden is a diverse city. It is the oldest city founded by people of European descent in the state of Utah, having been established before the Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley in July 1847. It therefore has a long storied history with periods both good and bad, but it's history. It doesn't determine the present or the future. Other places on Utah may be nicer, or safer, or cheaper, but Ogden has an independent streak, a unique ambiance, and unrivalled natural setting. That character and the efforts of the residents, business owners, public servants, and visiting guests have lowered the crime rate, reduced blighted areas, maintained historic buildings, and generated a environment that moving Ogden out of the past and into the future. In Ogden, we look forward to what can be by learning from the past that was, and we aren't afraid to do our own thing or find our own path.
Joshua |
Ogden, UT |
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