Park City sees surge in burglaries, but overall property loss drops, according to 2025 report

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PARK CITY, Utah — Burglary reports in Park City nearly tripled in 2025, even as the overall dollar amount of property loss dropped sharply and police recovered significantly more stolen property, according to the Park City Police Department’s 2025 Annual Report.

The mixed data shows that while some burglary increased year-over-year, the financial impact of crime in the community fell.

Burglary on the rise

Park City police recorded 21 burglaries in 2025, up from just seven in 2024. While the department cautions that small numeric changes in a community of this size can create large percentage swings, the increase is still notable.

Burglary reports in recent years have fluctuated. There were 18 reports in 2021, 19 in 2022, 14 in 2023, and seven in 2024 before jumping sharply last year.

Summit County Sheriff’s Office warned residents in December that deputies had seen an increase in vehicle burglaries throughout Park City and the surrounding area. They noted that areas with easy access to the highway were often targeted.

Property loss declines, recovery improves

Despite the increase in burglaries, the total financial loss from property crimes dropped to $440,767 in 2025, down more than $140,000 from the $583,377 reported in 2024.

Also encouraging, the department’s property recovery efforts more than doubled, with $187,773 recovered last year compared to $71,700 the year prior. After a spike in 2023 that approached $1 million in losses, these numbers suggest both improved follow-up investigations and success in reclaiming higher-value stolen items.

Major crimes rebound

Overall major crimes in Park City rose from 304 in 2024 to 478 in 2025. Assaults and thefts saw modest decreases, with 105 and 132 reported incidents respectively, while vehicle burglaries ticked upward to 22. Vehicle theft remained stable at four, and reports of fraud and family abuse reached 51 and 99 respectively. The report also highlighted an increase in sexual assault and rape cases, reflecting both reporting trends and ongoing investigative work.

Calls for service also rose, reaching 20,726 in 2025 compared to 18,432 the year before.

Taken together, the 2025 data from the PCPD Annual Report paints a complex picture of public safety in Park City. “This report highlights our department’s accomplishments, initiatives, community engagement efforts, and key performance metrics from the past year,” said Lt. Danielle Snelson. “We are proud of the continued work being done to serve and support our community.”

For residents, the numbers underscore the importance of vigilance and preventive measures, but also reflect a law enforcement agency that is actively adapting to changing trends and striving to protect the city.