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Is Blackfoot, Idaho Safe?

Population 13,361 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Blackfoot is a smaller community of 13,361 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 199.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,497 per 100K.

Blackfoot Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBlackfootIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.0316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1776.71959.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate166.0--268.2
Theft Rate1497.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate161.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

222/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1777/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Blackfoot

Violent crime in Blackfoot is below the national average. The rate of 222.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1776.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,497 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Blackfoot Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault166
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,497
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft161
051% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Blackfoot Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blackfoot
222.0
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blackfoot
1776.7
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Blackfoot Safety

Is Blackfoot safe?
It depends on where in Blackfoot you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Blackfoot?
199.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1776.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Blackfoot safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Blackfoot 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 Blackfoot?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Blackfoot generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Blackfoot police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Blackfoot?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Blackfoot's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Blackfoot compare to other cities in Idaho?
Middle of the pack for Idaho. Blackfoot isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Idaho cities.
How safe is Blackfoot to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Blackfoot?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 Blackfoot?
222.0 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (166), robbery (35), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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