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Is Boise City, Idaho Safe?

Population 238,429 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Boise City has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 272.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,992 per 100K.

Boise City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBoise CityIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate432.3316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2289.51959.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate263.0--268.2
Theft Rate1992.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate227.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

272.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

432/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2290/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Boise City

Violent crime in Boise City is above the national average. The rate of 432.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2289.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,992 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Boise City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault263
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery106
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,992
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft227
071% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Boise City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boise City
432.3
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boise City
2289.5
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Boise City Safety

Is Boise City safe?
Not especially. Boise City earns a D with a crime rate of 272.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Boise City?
272.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 432.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2289.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Boise City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Boise City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,992 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Boise City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Boise City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Boise City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Boise City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Boise City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Boise City compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Boise City ranks behind about 76% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Boise City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Boise City?
Bad. A D grade and 272.2 per-thousand rate put Boise City below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 432 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Boise City?
432.3 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (263), robbery (106), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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