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Assault in Idaho Falls, Idaho (2026)

235.5 per 100K · 12% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Idaho Falls has a assault rate of 235.5 per 100K, which is 12% below the national average of 268.2. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 425 per year.

In 2026, the assault rate in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 235.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 12% below the national average of 268.2. That puts Idaho Falls's assault close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Assault Rate: Idaho Falls vs State and National Averages

Idaho Falls
235.5
Idaho Avg
263.2
National Avg
268.2

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

Your Odds: Assault in Idaho Falls

1 in 425

Approximate chance of being affected by assault in Idaho Falls in a given year, based on the rate of 235.5 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Assault?

Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe bodily injury, typically involving a weapon or means likely to produce death or great harm.

Other Crime Types in Idaho Falls

B-
Violent Crime306.5/100K · 16% below avg
C+
Property Crime2043.4/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Murder5.4/100K · 5% below avg
B
Robbery27.9/100K · 56% below avg

Assault in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Caldwell
B-
270.6
Pocatello
C+
282.3
Coeur d'Alene
B-
265.0
Twin Falls
B-
259.8
Post Falls
C+
282.0
Rexburg
B-
232.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Assault in Idaho Falls

How bad is assault in Idaho Falls?
As of 2026, Idaho Falls's assault rate of 235.5 per 100K is 12% below the national average. It ranks behind 46% of US cities for assault.
What is the assault rate in Idaho Falls?
As of 2026, 235.5 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 268.2 per 100K.
Is assault increasing in Idaho Falls?
Overall crime trends in Idaho Falls have been improving, which generally includes assault.
How does Idaho Falls's assault compare to Idaho?
Idaho Falls's assault rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 235.5 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of assault in Idaho Falls?
Based on the rate of 235.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 425 residents could be affected by assault in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Idaho Falls safe from assault?
Idaho Falls is about average for assault. The rate of 235.5 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Idaho Falls 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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