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Safest Cities in Idaho — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 27 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Burley is the safest city in Idaho with a crime rate of 18.5 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Eagle (19.1/1K) and Star (19.1/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 27 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
21.5per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
362per 100K
Avg Property Crime
1783per 100K

All 27 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Burley
B
18.5
2Eagle
B
19.1
3Star
B
19.1
4Ammon
B
19.1
5Coeur d'Alene
B
19.2
6Blackfoot
B-
19.4
7Rathdrum
B-
19.7
8Hailey
B-
19.7
9Post Falls
B-
19.8
10Chubbuck
B-
20.3
11Lewiston
B-
20.4
12Hayden
B-
20.4
13Nampa
B-
20.6
14Caldwell
B-
21.1
15Kuna
B-
21.1
16Twin Falls
B-
21.5
17Moscow
B-
21.6
18Sandpoint
B-
22.7
19Middleton
B-
22.9
20Rexburg
C+
23.3
21Idaho Falls
C+
23.5
22Pocatello
C+
23.7
23Garden City
C+
23.9
24Jerome
C+
24
25Mountain Home
C+
24.4
26Boise City
C+
24.6
27Meridian
C+
25.6

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in Idaho (2027)

1
C+
Meridian25.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 378/100K
2
C+
Boise City24.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 444/100K
3
C+
Mountain Home24.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 413/100K
4
C+
Jerome24/1K · Moderate · Violent: 408/100K
5
C+
Garden City23.9/1K · Moderate · Violent: 341/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in Idaho in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Burley is the safest city in Idaho with a crime rate of 18.5 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 62% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in Idaho for 2027?
The safest cities in Idaho for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Burley, Eagle, Star, Ammon, Coeur d'Alene, Blackfoot, Rathdrum, Hailey, Post Falls, Chubbuck. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in Idaho in 2027?
Meridian has the highest crime rate in Idaho at 25.6 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are Idaho 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is Idaho safe to live in 2027?
Idaho is safer than average for violent crime at 362 per 100K (national: 363.8). The safest city is Burley with a B grade.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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