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Is Nampa, Idaho Safe?

Population 120,384 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Nampa means there's room for concern. The 221.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,229 per 100K.

Nampa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNampaIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate324.6316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1894.31959.91,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate265.0--268.2
Theft Rate1229.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate337.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1894/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Nampa

Violent crime in Nampa is close to the national average. The rate of 324.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1894.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,229 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Nampa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault265
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary339
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,229
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft337
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Nampa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nampa
324.6
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nampa
1894.3
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nampa Safety

Is Nampa safe?
Not especially. Nampa earns a C with a crime rate of 221.9 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 Nampa?
221.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 324.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1894.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Nampa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Nampa's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,229 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Nampa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Nampa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Nampa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Nampa?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Nampa's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Nampa compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Nampa ranks behind about 60% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Nampa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Nampa?
Bad. A C grade and 221.9 per-thousand rate put Nampa below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 325 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Nampa?
324.6 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (265), robbery (72), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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