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Is Post Falls, Idaho Safe?

Population 46,715 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 46,715, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Post Falls earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,510 per 100K.

Post Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPost FallsIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate379.4316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1738.61959.91,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate251.0--268.2
Theft Rate1510.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate166.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

379/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1739/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Post Falls

Violent crime in Post Falls is close to the national average. The rate of 379.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1738.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,510 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Post Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault251
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary313
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,510
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft166
052% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Post Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Post Falls
379.4
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Post Falls
1738.6
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Post Falls Safety

Is Post Falls safe?
Not especially. Post Falls earns a C with a crime rate of 211.8 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 Post Falls?
211.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 379.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1738.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Post Falls safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Post Falls has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Post Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Post Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Post Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Post Falls?
No. Crime in Post Falls has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Post Falls compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Post Falls ranks behind about 62% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Post Falls to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Post Falls?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Post Falls?
379.4 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (251), robbery (56), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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