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Is Lewiston, Idaho Safe?

Population 34,717 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lewiston is a smaller community of 34,717 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,640 per 100K.

Lewiston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLewistonIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate228.0316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1909.11959.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate128.0--268.2
Theft Rate1640.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate449.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1909/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lewiston

Violent crime in Lewiston is below the national average. The rate of 228.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1909.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,640 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lewiston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault128
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery27
043% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary354
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,640
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft449
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lewiston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lewiston
228.0
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lewiston
1909.1
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lewiston Safety

Is Lewiston safe?
Not especially. Lewiston earns a C with a crime rate of 213.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lewiston?
213.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 228.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1909.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lewiston safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lewiston has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lewiston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lewiston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lewiston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lewiston?
Crime rates have held steady in Lewiston, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Lewiston compare to other cities in Idaho?
Middle of the pack for Idaho. Lewiston isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Idaho cities.
How safe is Lewiston to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lewiston?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lewiston?
228.0 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (128), robbery (27), 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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