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Murder in Pocatello, Idaho (2026)

6.0 per 100K · 5% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Pocatello has a murder rate of 6.0 per 100K, which is 5% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 16,667 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Pocatello, Idaho is 6.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 5% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Pocatello's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Pocatello vs State and National Averages

Pocatello
6.0
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Pocatello

1 in 16,667

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Pocatello in a given year, based on the rate of 6.0 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 Pocatello

C+
Violent Crime363.3/100K · 0% below avg
B-
Property Crime2010.4/100K · 10% above avg
C+
Assault282.3/100K · 5% above avg
B-
Robbery58.1/100K · 8% below avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Coeur d'Alene
C+
6.8
Twin Falls
C+
7.0
Post Falls
C+
6.4
Idaho Falls
B-
5.4
Caldwell
B-
5.2
Rexburg
B
3.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Pocatello

How bad is murder in Pocatello?
As of 2026, Pocatello's murder rate of 6.0 per 100K is 5% above the national average. It ranks behind 52% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Pocatello?
As of 2026, 6.0 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 Pocatello?
Crime rates in Pocatello have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Pocatello's murder compare to Idaho?
Pocatello's murder rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 6.0 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Pocatello?
Based on the rate of 6.0 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 16,667 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 Pocatello safe from murder?
Pocatello is about average for murder. The rate of 6.0 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Pocatello 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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