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Violent Crime in Idaho Falls, Idaho (2026)

306.5 per 100K · 16% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Idaho Falls has a violent crime rate of 306.5 per 100K, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 326 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 306.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That puts Idaho Falls's violent crime below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Idaho Falls vs State and National Averages

Idaho Falls
306.5
Idaho Avg
359.3
National Avg
363.8

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

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Idaho Falls

1 in 326

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Idaho Falls in a given year, based on the rate of 306.5 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 Idaho Falls

C+
Property Crime2043.4/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Murder5.4/100K · 5% below avg
B-
Assault235.5/100K · 12% below avg
B
Robbery27.9/100K · 56% below avg
B-
Burglary257.2/100K · 5% below avg
C+
Theft1574.1/100K · 12% above avg
C+
Vehicle Theft344.9/100K · 8% above avg

Violent Crime in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Caldwell
B-
342.4
Pocatello
C+
363.3
Coeur d'Alene
C+
367.8
Twin Falls
B-
347.9
Post Falls
C+
404.9
Rexburg
B-
289.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Idaho Falls

How bad is violent crime in Idaho Falls?
As of 2026, Idaho Falls's violent crime rate of 306.5 per 100K is 16% below the national average. It ranks behind 46% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Idaho Falls?
As of 2026, 306.5 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 Idaho Falls?
Overall crime trends in Idaho Falls have been improving, which generally includes violent crime.
How does Idaho Falls's violent crime compare to Idaho?
Idaho Falls's violent crime rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 306.5 per 100K is below the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Idaho Falls?
Based on the rate of 306.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 326 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 Idaho Falls safe from violent crime?
Idaho Falls is about average for violent crime. The rate of 306.5 per 100K is below 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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