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Violent Crime in Garden City, Idaho (2026)

341.3 per 100K · 6% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Garden City has a violent crime rate of 341.3 per 100K, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 293 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Garden City, Idaho is 341.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That puts Garden City's violent crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Garden City vs State and National Averages

Garden City
341.3
Idaho Avg
359.3
National Avg
363.8

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

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Garden City

1 in 293

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Garden City in a given year, based on the rate of 341.3 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Violent Crime?

Violent crime includes offenses where force or the threat of force is used against a victim. The FBI classifies four crimes as violent: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Other Crime Types in Garden City

C+
Property Crime2049.5/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Murder4.1/100K · 28% below avg
B-
Assault215.8/100K · 20% below avg
B
Robbery42.6/100K · 33% below avg
B-
Burglary239.9/100K · 11% below avg
C+
Theft1473.5/100K · 5% above avg
C
Vehicle Theft446.9/100K · 40% above avg

Violent Crime in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Rathdrum
B-
316.2
Blackfoot
B-
297.3
Middleton
B-
299.1
Burley
C+
382.9
Jerome
C+
408.4
Sandpoint
C+
373.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Garden City

How bad is violent crime in Garden City?
As of 2026, Garden City's violent crime rate of 341.3 per 100K is 6% below the national average. It ranks behind 49% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Garden City?
As of 2026, 341.3 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 363.8 per 100K.
Is violent crime increasing in Garden City?
Overall crime trends in Garden City have been improving, which generally includes violent crime.
How does Garden City's violent crime compare to Idaho?
Garden City performs better than most Idaho cities on violent crime. Its rate of 341.3 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Garden City?
Based on the rate of 341.3 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 293 residents could be affected by violent crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Garden City safe from violent crime?
Garden City is about average for violent crime. The rate of 341.3 per 100K is close to 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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