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Murder in Idaho Falls, Idaho (2026)

5.4 per 100K · 5% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Idaho Falls has a murder rate of 5.4 per 100K, which is 5% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 18,519 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 5.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 5% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Idaho Falls's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Idaho Falls vs State and National Averages

Idaho Falls
5.4
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Idaho Falls

1 in 18,519

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Idaho Falls in a given year, based on the rate of 5.4 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 Idaho Falls

B-
Violent Crime306.5/100K · 16% below avg
C+
Property Crime2043.4/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Assault235.5/100K · 12% below avg
B
Robbery27.9/100K · 56% below avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Caldwell
B-
5.2
Pocatello
C+
6.0
Coeur d'Alene
C+
6.8
Twin Falls
C+
7.0
Post Falls
C+
6.4
Rexburg
B
3.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Idaho Falls

How bad is murder in Idaho Falls?
As of 2026, Idaho Falls's murder rate of 5.4 per 100K is 5% below the national average. It ranks behind 48% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Idaho Falls?
As of 2026, 5.4 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 Idaho Falls?
Overall crime trends in Idaho Falls have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Idaho Falls's murder compare to Idaho?
Idaho Falls's murder rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 5.4 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Idaho Falls?
Based on the rate of 5.4 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 18,519 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 Idaho Falls safe from murder?
Idaho Falls is about average for murder. The rate of 5.4 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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