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Violent Crime in Pocatello, Idaho (2026)

363.3 per 100K · 0% below national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Pocatello has a violent crime rate of 363.3 per 100K, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 275 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Pocatello, Idaho is 363.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That puts Pocatello's violent crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Pocatello vs State and National Averages

Pocatello
363.3
Idaho Avg
359.3
National Avg
363.8

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

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Pocatello

1 in 275

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Pocatello in a given year, based on the rate of 363.3 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Violent Crime?

Violent crime includes offenses where force or the threat of force is used against a victim. The FBI classifies four crimes as violent: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Other Crime Types in Pocatello

B-
Property Crime2010.4/100K · 10% above avg
C+
Murder6.0/100K · 5% above avg
C+
Assault282.3/100K · 5% above avg
B-
Robbery58.1/100K · 8% below avg
C
Burglary361.1/100K · 34% above avg
C+
Theft1626.0/100K · 16% above avg
C+
Vehicle Theft371.1/100K · 17% above avg

Violent Crime in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Coeur d'Alene
C+
367.8
Twin Falls
B-
347.9
Post Falls
C+
404.9
Idaho Falls
B-
306.5
Caldwell
B-
342.4
Rexburg
B-
289.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Pocatello

How bad is violent crime in Pocatello?
As of 2026, Pocatello's violent crime rate of 363.3 per 100K is 0% below the national average. It ranks behind 51% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Pocatello?
As of 2026, 363.3 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 363.8 per 100K.
Is violent crime increasing in Pocatello?
Crime rates in Pocatello have been stable overall. Violent Crime has not shown significant movement.
How does Pocatello's violent crime compare to Idaho?
Pocatello's violent crime rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 363.3 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Pocatello?
Based on the rate of 363.3 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 275 residents could be affected by violent crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Pocatello safe from violent crime?
Pocatello is about average for violent crime. The rate of 363.3 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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