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Murder in Nampa, Idaho (2026)

7.2 per 100K · 26% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Nampa has a murder rate of 7.2 per 100K, which is 26% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 13,889 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Nampa, Idaho is 7.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 26% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Nampa's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Nampa vs State and National Averages

Nampa
7.2
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Nampa

1 in 13,889

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Nampa in a given year, based on the rate of 7.2 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 Nampa

C+
Violent Crime370.3/100K · 2% above avg
B
Property Crime1691.7/100K · 8% below avg
C+
Assault318.9/100K · 19% above avg
C+
Robbery83.5/100K · 32% above avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Meridian
C+
6.8
Caldwell
B-
5.2
Idaho Falls
B-
5.4
Pocatello
C+
6.0
Coeur d'Alene
C+
6.8
Twin Falls
C+
7.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Nampa

How bad is murder in Nampa?
As of 2026, Nampa's murder rate of 7.2 per 100K is 26% above the national average. It ranks behind 59% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Nampa?
As of 2026, 7.2 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 Nampa?
Crime in Nampa has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Nampa's murder compare to Idaho?
Nampa performs better than most Idaho cities on murder. Its rate of 7.2 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Nampa?
Based on the rate of 7.2 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 13,889 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 Nampa safe from murder?
Nampa is about average for murder. The rate of 7.2 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Nampa 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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