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Murder in Lewiston, Idaho (2026)

6.1 per 100K · 7% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Lewiston has a murder rate of 6.1 per 100K, which is 7% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 16,393 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Lewiston, Idaho is 6.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 7% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Lewiston's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Lewiston vs State and National Averages

Lewiston
6.1
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Lewiston

1 in 16,393

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Lewiston in a given year, based on the rate of 6.1 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 Lewiston

B-
Violent Crime303.3/100K · 17% below avg
B-
Property Crime1735.4/100K · 5% below avg
B
Assault179.7/100K · 33% below avg
B
Robbery30.1/100K · 52% below avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Eagle
B-
4.3
Kuna
C+
6.2
Rexburg
B
3.2
Moscow
B-
5.1
Post Falls
C+
6.4
Star
B-
4.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Lewiston

How bad is murder in Lewiston?
As of 2026, Lewiston's murder rate of 6.1 per 100K is 7% above the national average. It ranks behind 52% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Lewiston?
As of 2026, 6.1 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 Lewiston?
Crime rates in Lewiston have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Lewiston's murder compare to Idaho?
Lewiston performs better than most Idaho cities on murder. Its rate of 6.1 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Lewiston?
Based on the rate of 6.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 16,393 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 Lewiston safe from murder?
Lewiston is about average for murder. The rate of 6.1 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Lewiston 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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