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Murder in Jerome, Idaho (2026)

5.2 per 100K · 9% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Jerome has a murder rate of 5.2 per 100K, which is 9% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 19,231 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Jerome, Idaho is 5.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 9% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Jerome's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Jerome vs State and National Averages

Jerome
5.2
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Jerome

1 in 19,231

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Jerome in a given year, based on the rate of 5.2 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 Jerome

C+
Violent Crime408.4/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Property Crime1990.6/100K · 9% above avg
C+
Assault272.6/100K · 2% above avg
C
Robbery85.2/100K · 35% above avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Blackfoot
B-
5.3
Rathdrum
C+
6.3
Garden City
B-
4.1
Middleton
C+
6.0
Burley
B-
5.2
Mountain Home
C+
7.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Jerome

How bad is murder in Jerome?
As of 2026, Jerome's murder rate of 5.2 per 100K is 9% below the national average. It ranks behind 47% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Jerome?
As of 2026, 5.2 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 Jerome?
Crime in Jerome has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Jerome's murder compare to Idaho?
Jerome performs better than most Idaho cities on murder. Its rate of 5.2 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Jerome?
Based on the rate of 5.2 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 19,231 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 Jerome safe from murder?
Jerome is about average for murder. The rate of 5.2 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Jerome 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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