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Murder in Garden City, Idaho (2026)

4.1 per 100K · 28% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Garden City has a murder rate of 4.1 per 100K, which is 28% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 24,390 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Garden City, Idaho is 4.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 28% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Garden City's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Garden City vs State and National Averages

Garden City
4.1
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Garden City

1 in 24,390

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Garden City in a given year, based on the rate of 4.1 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 Garden City

B-
Violent Crime341.3/100K · 6% below avg
C+
Property Crime2049.5/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Assault215.8/100K · 20% below avg
B
Robbery42.6/100K · 33% below avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Rathdrum
C+
6.3
Blackfoot
B-
5.3
Middleton
C+
6.0
Burley
B-
5.2
Jerome
B-
5.2
Sandpoint
B-
5.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Garden City

How bad is murder in Garden City?
As of 2026, Garden City's murder rate of 4.1 per 100K is 28% below the national average. It ranks behind 41% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Garden City?
As of 2026, 4.1 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 Garden City?
Overall crime trends in Garden City have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Garden City's murder compare to Idaho?
Garden City performs better than most Idaho cities on murder. Its rate of 4.1 per 100K is below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Garden City?
Based on the rate of 4.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 24,390 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 Garden City safe from murder?
Garden City is about average for murder. The rate of 4.1 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Garden City 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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