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Is Burley, Idaho Safe?

Population 12,409 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Burley is a smaller community of 12,409 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 191.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,347 per 100K.

Burley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBurleyIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.7316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1567.81959.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1347.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate147.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

191.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1568/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Burley

Violent crime in Burley is close to the national average. The rate of 350.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1567.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,347 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Burley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,347
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft147
046% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Burley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burley
350.7
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burley
1567.8
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Burley Safety

Is Burley safe?
It depends on where in Burley you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Burley?
191.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1567.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Burley safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Burley 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 Burley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Burley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Burley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Burley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Burley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Burley compare to other cities in Idaho?
Middle of the pack for Idaho. Burley isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 51th percentile among Idaho cities.
How safe is Burley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Burley?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Burley?
350.7 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (47), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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