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Is Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Safe?

Population 58,179 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 203.3 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,317 per 100K.

Coeur d'Alene Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoeur d'AleneIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.0316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1710.01959.91,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1317.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate338.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1710/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coeur d'Alene

Violent crime in Coeur d'Alene is close to the national average. The rate of 323.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1710.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,317 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Coeur d'Alene Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary182
067% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,317
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft338
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coeur d'Alene Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coeur d'Alene
323.0
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coeur d'Alene
1710.0
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coeur d'Alene Safety

Is Coeur d'Alene safe?
It depends on where in Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene?
203.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1710.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coeur d'Alene safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coeur d'Alene generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coeur d'Alene police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coeur d'Alene?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Coeur d'Alene's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Coeur d'Alene compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Coeur d'Alene ranks behind about 61% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Coeur d'Alene?
323.0 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (45), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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