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Is Pocatello, Idaho Safe?

Population 58,771 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Pocatello faces real safety challenges. It earns a D+ grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,775 per 100K.

Pocatello Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPocatelloIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate316.3316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2238.31959.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1775.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate404.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

316/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2238/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pocatello

Violent crime in Pocatello is close to the national average. The rate of 316.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2238.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,775 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pocatello Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary410
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,775
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft404
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pocatello Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pocatello
316.3
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pocatello
2238.3
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pocatello Safety

Is Pocatello safe?
Not especially. Pocatello earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.5 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 Pocatello?
255.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 316.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2238.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pocatello safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pocatello's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,775 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pocatello?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pocatello generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pocatello police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pocatello?
Crime rates have held steady in Pocatello, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Pocatello compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Pocatello ranks behind about 78% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Pocatello to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Pocatello?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.5 per-thousand rate put Pocatello below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 316 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pocatello?
316.3 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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