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Is Eagle, Idaho Safe?

Population 34,658 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 34,658, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Eagle earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,466 per 100K.

Eagle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEagleIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate335.1316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1674.91959.91,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1466.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate167.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

335/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1675/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eagle

Violent crime in Eagle is close to the national average. The rate of 335.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1674.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,466 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Eagle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary221
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,466
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft167
052% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Eagle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eagle
335.1
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eagle
1674.9
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Eagle Safety

Is Eagle safe?
It depends on where in Eagle 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 Eagle?
201 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 335.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1674.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eagle safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Eagle 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 Eagle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eagle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eagle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eagle?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Eagle's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Eagle compare to other cities in Idaho?
Middle of the pack for Idaho. Eagle isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Idaho cities.
How safe is Eagle 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 Eagle?
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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Eagle?
335.1 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (50), and murder (3.0) 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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