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Is Chubbuck, Idaho Safe?

Population 16,823 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Chubbuck is a smaller community of 16,823 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,335 per 100K.

Chubbuck Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChubbuckIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate347.5316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1791.31959.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate236.0--268.2
Theft Rate1335.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate309.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

348/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1791/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chubbuck

Violent crime in Chubbuck is close to the national average. The rate of 347.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1791.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,335 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Chubbuck Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault236
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,335
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft309
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chubbuck Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chubbuck
347.5
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chubbuck
1791.3
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chubbuck Safety

Is Chubbuck safe?
Not especially. Chubbuck earns a C with a crime rate of 213.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Chubbuck?
213.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 347.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1791.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chubbuck safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Chubbuck 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 Chubbuck?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chubbuck generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chubbuck police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chubbuck?
Crime rates have held steady in Chubbuck, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Chubbuck compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Chubbuck ranks behind about 60% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Chubbuck to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Chubbuck?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Chubbuck?
347.5 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (236), robbery (64), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 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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