Located in the beautiful state of Utah, the small town of Benson has unfortunately seen its fair share of crime. According to recent statistics, the town's violent crime rate is 8.7, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime remains a concern, with a rate of 21.9 compared to the national average of 35.4. As someone who has lived in Benson for several years, I have noticed an increase in petty theft and vandalism, but thankfully, the community comes together to support each other and keep crime rates relatively low. Nonetheless, it is important for residents and law enforcement to remain vigilant in order to maintain Benson's relatively low crime rates.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Benson violent crime is 8.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Benson property crime is 21.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Benson, Utah does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Garland, Utah. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Garland, Utah. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.