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Is Jerome, Idaho Safe?

Population 13,731 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Jerome faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,956 per 100K.

Jerome Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJeromeIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate388.5316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2174.71959.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1956.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate501.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2175/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jerome

Violent crime in Jerome is close to the national average. The rate of 388.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2174.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,956 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jerome Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary232
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,956
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft501
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jerome Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jerome
388.5
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jerome
2174.7
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jerome Safety

Is Jerome safe?
Not especially. Jerome earns a D with a crime rate of 256.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Jerome?
256.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 388.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2174.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jerome safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jerome's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,956 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jerome?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jerome generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jerome police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jerome?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Jerome's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Jerome compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Jerome ranks behind about 72% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Jerome to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Jerome?
Bad. A D grade and 256.3 per-thousand rate put Jerome below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 389 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jerome?
388.5 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (81), 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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