Is Salt Lake City safe for solo female travelers?

Salt Lake City, as the capital of Utah, is generally safe for solo female travelers. Like with any other large city, districts vary in safety, but most tourist areas are well-secured. Consistent vigilance is advised, especially at night and in less crowded areas. Public transport is largely safe as well. Locals are friendly and helpful, often willing to assist if you get lost or need help.

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How safe is Salt Lake City for female travelers?

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I really enjoyed Salt Lake City. The city is quite transparent and extremely clean, with beautiful views of the mountains and hiking trails, as well as plenty of people walking around and spending time in their own ways.

Posted: July 16, 2023
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How safe is Salt Lake City for women?

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3.4 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

Local crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

Salt Lake City and other parts of Utah and actually really safe. Public transportation is very clean and well maintained. There are some parts of Salt Lake City where there is more homeless and crime but nothing major and if you stay away from there you’ll be ok People are super nice and friendly and very religious

Posted: May 28, 2025
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Salt Lake is overall pretty safe, people are respectful and mostly keep to themselves. I’m from here and have mostly all good interactions with strangers in the event of needing help or direction. I feel safe going places/doing things alone!

Posted: January 26, 2025
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Salt Lake is safe if you are smart- however I would REALLY watch your drinks carefully at clubs, and I would never ever leave anything valuable in a car at night. Public transportation is very safe, and it's very accessible.

Posted: December 28, 2024
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Salt Lake City is a pretty safe city. Most crime that goes on is not physical attacks or violence. I have no problem taking public transport or walking alone at day or during the night. The only fairly unsettling area is directly downtown

Posted: December 27, 2024
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i feel pretty safe within salt lake city itself! sometimes a little paranoid walking in the city at night but that’s apart of being a woman. for the most part you’re safe! it’s not a very crowded so really no need to worry. i feel very safe on public transport, tend to get cat called in salt lake when im wearing slightly revealing clothing, but low crime rates and im not worried about being physically attacked :)

Posted: November 19, 2024
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