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Is Idaho Falls, Idaho Safe?

Population 71,785 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Idaho Falls, Idaho sits below average for US cities. The D+ grade comes from a 251.2 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,723 per 100K.

Idaho Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricIdaho FallsIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate230.6316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2281.61959.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1723.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate377.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

231/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2282/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Idaho Falls

Violent crime in Idaho Falls is below the national average. The rate of 230.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2281.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,723 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Idaho Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery26
041% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,723
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft377
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Idaho Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Idaho Falls
230.6
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Idaho Falls
2281.6
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho Falls Safety

Is Idaho Falls safe?
Not especially. Idaho Falls earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Idaho Falls?
251.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 230.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2281.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Idaho Falls safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Idaho Falls's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,723 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Idaho Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Idaho Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Idaho Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Idaho Falls?
No. Crime in Idaho Falls has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Idaho Falls compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Idaho Falls ranks behind about 77% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Idaho Falls to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Idaho Falls?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.2 per-thousand rate put Idaho Falls below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 231 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Idaho Falls?
230.6 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (26), and murder (4.0) 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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