Utah Violent Crime increased in 2012, but far below the national average - Liberty Law

In 2011-2012, violent crime rose in all areas of the country, (except for the Northeast) by an average of 1.6%. In Utah, however, violent crime only increased .38% (latest data available in the the Semi-Annual Crime in Utah Report).

http://publicsafety.utah.gov/bci/crimestatistics.html