The Department of Public Safety at the University of Utah keeps a daily crime and fire log that records incidents involving fire, medical or police services reported on or near campus. The log provides detailed information about each event, including the date, location, campus zone, case status and full address.
The Chronicle’s crime report for September, which also includes definitions of various terms used in the report such as “criminal mischief” and “disorderly conduct,” can be found here.
Report Summary
In October 2024, there were a total of 341 reported cases, three of which resulted in arrests. The majority of these cases have been closed, with 39 of them remaining active.
Most incidents occurred near the Health Campus and Housing and Residential Education. The Health Campus, which contains the University of Utah Hospital, had 127 cases, while Housing and Residential Education, which includes several residential buildings, had 55 cases.
Incidents also took place near Central Campus and Lower North Campus, which had 33 and 37 cases, respectively. These areas primarily consist of campus resources and department buildings.
The majority of crimes reported were theft, traffic accidents and suspicious circumstances. Theft topped the list with 34 cases, followed by 28 cases of traffic accidents and 23 cases of suspicious circumstances.
Crimes that were also common include assault and drug possession. There were 21 cases of assault, which mainly occurred near the Health Campus, with only four of them being reported in other locations. There were 18 cases of drug possession.
There was one case of rape, one case of child sexual abuse, one case of sexual abuse, two cases of sexual battery, three cases of harassment and four cases of stalking.
The cases that are still active include a variety of crimes. The most common among them are theft with eight cases, assault with seven cases, and property damage with three cases.
Comparing Trends
According to the crime report for September, the total number of reported cases decreased by four in October.
The most common types of crimes stayed the same. However, instead of traffic accidents, theft accounted for the majority of cases. There were five fewer bicycle thefts than last month, with only seven being reported this month.
The areas where the majority of incidents occurred also remained consistent. Health Campus and Housing and Residential Education had the most cases, followed by Lower North Campus and Central Campus.
There was an increase in theft, assault and citizen assists. Conversely, there was a decrease in traffic accidents, suspicious circumstances, and offenses involving alcohol. The amount of stalking, sexual battery and drug possession cases stayed the same.
Student Resources
The public safety dashboard is an interactive web page that allows individuals to view different crime statistics on campus.
Additional resources include:
Center for Campus Wellness: 801-581-7776
Crime Victim Advocates: 801-285-2677, [email protected]
Huntsman Mental Health Institute: 801-587-3000, (988 crisis line available 24/7)
University Counseling Center: 801-581-6826
University Police: 801-585-2677
