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Murder in Boise, Idaho (2026)

4.7 per 100K · 18% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Boise has a murder rate of 4.7 per 100K, which is 18% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 21,277 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Boise, Idaho is 4.7 per 100,000 residents, which is 18% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Boise's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Boise vs State and National Averages

Boise
4.7
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Boise

1 in 21,277

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Boise in a given year, based on the rate of 4.7 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 Boise

C+
Violent Crime370.6/100K · 2% above avg
B-
Property Crime1870.5/100K · 2% above avg
C+
Assault322.8/100K · 20% above avg
B-
Robbery46.8/100K · 26% below avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Meridian
C+
6.8
Nampa
C+
7.2
Caldwell
B-
5.2
Idaho Falls
B-
5.4
Pocatello
C+
6.0
Coeur d'Alene
C+
6.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Boise

How bad is murder in Boise?
As of 2026, Boise's murder rate of 4.7 per 100K is 18% below the national average. It ranks behind 44% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Boise?
As of 2026, 4.7 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 Boise?
Crime in Boise has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Boise's murder compare to Idaho?
Boise's murder rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 4.7 per 100K is below the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Boise?
Based on the rate of 4.7 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 21,277 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 Boise safe from murder?
Boise is about average for murder. The rate of 4.7 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Boise 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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