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Is Kuna, Idaho Safe?

Population 31,525 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 31,525, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Kuna earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,487 per 100K.

Kuna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKunaIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate399.0316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1853.91959.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1487.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate396.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

399/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1854/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kuna

Violent crime in Kuna is close to the national average. The rate of 399.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1853.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,487 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kuna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary314
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,487
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft396
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kuna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kuna
399.0
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kuna
1853.9
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kuna Safety

Is Kuna safe?
Not especially. Kuna earns a C with a crime rate of 225.3 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 Kuna?
225.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 399.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1853.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kuna safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kuna's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,487 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kuna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kuna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kuna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kuna?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kuna's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Kuna compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Kuna ranks behind about 64% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Kuna 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 Kuna?
Bad. A C grade and 225.3 per-thousand rate put Kuna below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 399 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kuna?
399.0 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) 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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