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Assault in Blackfoot, Idaho (2026)

234.5 per 100K · 13% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Blackfoot has a assault rate of 234.5 per 100K, which is 13% below the national average of 268.2. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 426 per year.

In 2026, the assault rate in Blackfoot, Idaho is 234.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 13% below the national average of 268.2. That puts Blackfoot's assault close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Assault Rate: Blackfoot vs State and National Averages

Blackfoot
234.5
Idaho Avg
263.2
National Avg
268.2

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

Your Odds: Assault in Blackfoot

1 in 426

Approximate chance of being affected by assault in Blackfoot in a given year, based on the rate of 234.5 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Assault?

Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe bodily injury, typically involving a weapon or means likely to produce death or great harm.

Other Crime Types in Blackfoot

B-
Violent Crime297.3/100K · 18% below avg
B
Property Crime1643.0/100K · 10% below avg
B-
Murder5.3/100K · 7% below avg
B
Robbery43.4/100K · 31% below avg

Assault in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Rathdrum
B-
236.0
Garden City
B-
215.8
Jerome
C+
272.6
Middleton
B-
263.2
Burley
B-
260.0
Sandpoint
B-
220.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Assault in Blackfoot

How bad is assault in Blackfoot?
As of 2026, Blackfoot's assault rate of 234.5 per 100K is 13% below the national average. It ranks behind 46% of US cities for assault.
What is the assault rate in Blackfoot?
As of 2026, 234.5 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 268.2 per 100K.
Is assault increasing in Blackfoot?
Crime in Blackfoot has trended upward recently, though specific assault trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Blackfoot's assault compare to Idaho?
Blackfoot performs better than most Idaho cities on assault. Its rate of 234.5 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of assault in Blackfoot?
Based on the rate of 234.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 426 residents could be affected by assault in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Blackfoot safe from assault?
Blackfoot is about average for assault. The rate of 234.5 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Blackfoot 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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