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Vehicle Theft in Idaho Falls, Idaho (2026)

344.9 per 100K · 8% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Idaho Falls has a vehicle theft rate of 344.9 per 100K, which is 8% above the national average of 318.3. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 290 per year.

In 2026, the vehicle theft rate in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 344.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 8% above the national average of 318.3. That puts Idaho Falls's vehicle theft close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Vehicle Theft Rate: Idaho Falls vs State and National Averages

Idaho Falls
344.9
Idaho Avg
295.2
National Avg
318.3

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

Your Odds: Vehicle Theft in Idaho Falls

1 in 290

Approximate chance of being affected by vehicle theft in Idaho Falls in a given year, based on the rate of 344.9 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Vehicle Theft?

Motor vehicle theft is the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle, including cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and ATVs. It does not include taking a vehicle for temporary use when abandoned by the offender.

Other Crime Types in Idaho Falls

B-
Violent Crime306.5/100K · 16% below avg
C+
Property Crime2043.4/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Burglary257.2/100K · 5% below avg
C+
Theft1574.1/100K · 12% above avg

Vehicle Theft in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Caldwell
B
169.9
Pocatello
C+
371.1
Coeur d'Alene
B-
312.7
Twin Falls
B-
317.2
Post Falls
B
154.2
Rexburg
C+
400.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Vehicle Theft in Idaho Falls

How bad is vehicle theft in Idaho Falls?
As of 2026, Idaho Falls's vehicle theft rate of 344.9 per 100K is 8% above the national average. It ranks behind 53% of US cities for vehicle theft.
What is the vehicle theft rate in Idaho Falls?
As of 2026, 344.9 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 318.3 per 100K.
Is vehicle theft increasing in Idaho Falls?
Overall crime trends in Idaho Falls have been improving, which generally includes vehicle theft.
How does Idaho Falls's vehicle theft compare to Idaho?
Idaho Falls's vehicle theft rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 344.9 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of vehicle theft in Idaho Falls?
Based on the rate of 344.9 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 290 residents could be affected by vehicle theft in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Idaho Falls safe from vehicle theft?
Idaho Falls is about average for vehicle theft. The rate of 344.9 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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