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Is Moscow, Idaho Safe?

Population 26,721 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Moscow is a smaller community of 26,721 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,377 per 100K.

Moscow Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMoscowIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate282.6316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1998.31959.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1377.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate291.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

283/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1998/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Moscow

Violent crime in Moscow is below the national average. The rate of 282.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1998.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,377 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Moscow Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,377
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft291
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Moscow Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moscow
282.6
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moscow
1998.3
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Moscow Safety

Is Moscow safe?
Not especially. Moscow earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Moscow?
228.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 282.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1998.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Moscow safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Moscow's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,377 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Moscow?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Moscow generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Moscow police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Moscow?
Crime rates have held steady in Moscow, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Moscow compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Moscow ranks behind about 62% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Moscow 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 Moscow?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.1 per-thousand rate put Moscow below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 283 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Moscow?
282.6 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (41), 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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