Crime Rates and Safety in Idaho

Idaho remains one of the lower-crime states in the country. Growth in the Boise metro area has brought some increase in property crime, but violent crime rates stay well below national averages.

27 cities tracked. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Violent Crime Rate

316per 100K (below national avg of 363.8)

Avg Property Crime Rate

1960per 100K (above national avg of 1,832.3)

All 27 Cities in Idaho

City	Grade	Population	Percentile
Boise City	D	238,429	15%
Meridian	D-	142,988	13%
Nampa	C	120,384	32%
Caldwell	C	76,629	31%
Idaho Falls	D+	71,785	21%
Pocatello	D+	58,771	20%
Coeur d'Alene	C	58,179	40%
Twin Falls	C-	56,216	29%
Post Falls	C	46,715	36%
Rexburg	D+	40,334	23%
Lewiston	C	34,717	35%
Eagle	C+	34,658	41%
Kuna	C	31,525	31%
Moscow	C-	26,721	30%
Star	C+	20,874	41%
Ammon	C+	20,119	41%
Hayden	C	17,363	35%
Chubbuck	C	16,823	35%
Mountain Home	D	16,779	18%
Jerome	D	13,731	20%
Blackfoot	C+	13,361	41%
Rathdrum	C	13,227	40%
Garden City	D+	13,047	21%
Middleton	C-	12,600	25%
Burley	C+	12,409	45%
Sandpoint	C-	10,645	25%
Hailey	C	10,053	39%

Neighboring States

Montana Wyoming Utah Nevada Oregon Washington

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho Safety

What is the safest city in Idaho?

Burley, with a C+ grade and a crime rate of 191.9 per 1,000 residents. It ranks above 45% of all US cities.

How does Idaho compare to the national average for crime?

Idaho runs below the national average for violent crime, at 316 per 100K vs. the national 363.8. Property crime averages 1960 per 100K (national: 1,832.3).

Which city in Idaho has the most crime?

Meridian has the highest crime rate among tracked Idaho cities, with a D- grade and 279.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many cities are tracked in Idaho?

27 cities with available FBI UCR crime data.

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