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Is Ammon, Idaho Safe?

Population 20,119 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ammon is a smaller community of 20,119 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,087 per 100K.

Ammon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAmmonIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate324.2316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1675.41959.91,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1087.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate337.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

200 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

324/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1675/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ammon

Violent crime in Ammon is close to the national average. The rate of 324.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1675.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,087 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ammon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary197
073% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,087
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft337
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Ammon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ammon
324.2
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ammon
1675.4
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ammon Safety

Is Ammon safe?
It depends on where in Ammon you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Ammon?
200 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 324.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1675.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ammon safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Ammon has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ammon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ammon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ammon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ammon?
No. Crime in Ammon has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Ammon compare to other cities in Idaho?
Middle of the pack for Idaho. Ammon isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among Idaho cities.
How safe is Ammon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Ammon?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Ammon?
324.2 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (54), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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