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Murder in Ammon, Idaho (2026)

6.9 per 100K · 21% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Ammon has a murder rate of 6.9 per 100K, which is 21% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 14,493 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Ammon, Idaho is 6.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 21% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Ammon's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Ammon vs State and National Averages

Ammon
6.9
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Murder in Ammon

1 in 14,493

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Ammon in a given year, based on the rate of 6.9 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Ammon

C+
Violent Crime366.3/100K · 1% above avg
B
Property Crime1544.3/100K · 16% below avg
C+
Assault273.7/100K · 2% above avg
B-
Robbery58.1/100K · 8% below avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Star
B-
4.5
Hayden
B-
4.4
Chubbuck
C+
5.9
Mountain Home
C+
7.5
Jerome
B-
5.2
Moscow
B-
5.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Ammon

How bad is murder in Ammon?
As of 2026, Ammon's murder rate of 6.9 per 100K is 21% above the national average. It ranks behind 57% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Ammon?
As of 2026, 6.9 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Ammon?
Overall crime trends in Ammon have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Ammon's murder compare to Idaho?
Ammon performs better than most Idaho cities on murder. Its rate of 6.9 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Ammon?
Based on the rate of 6.9 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 14,493 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Ammon safe from murder?
Ammon is about average for murder. The rate of 6.9 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Ammon safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 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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