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Murder in Post Falls, Idaho (2026)

6.4 per 100K · 12% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Post Falls has a murder rate of 6.4 per 100K, which is 12% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 15,625 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Post Falls, Idaho is 6.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 12% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Post Falls's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Post Falls vs State and National Averages

Post Falls
6.4
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Post Falls

1 in 15,625

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Post Falls in a given year, based on the rate of 6.4 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 Post Falls

C+
Violent Crime404.9/100K · 11% above avg
B
Property Crime1578.8/100K · 14% below avg
C+
Assault282.0/100K · 5% above avg
B-
Robbery54.3/100K · 14% below avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Rexburg
B
3.2
Twin Falls
C+
7.0
Coeur d'Alene
C+
6.8
Lewiston
C+
6.1
Pocatello
C+
6.0
Eagle
B-
4.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Post Falls

How bad is murder in Post Falls?
As of 2026, Post Falls's murder rate of 6.4 per 100K is 12% above the national average. It ranks behind 54% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Post Falls?
As of 2026, 6.4 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 Post Falls?
Overall crime trends in Post Falls have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Post Falls's murder compare to Idaho?
Post Falls performs better than most Idaho cities on murder. Its rate of 6.4 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Post Falls?
Based on the rate of 6.4 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 15,625 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 Post Falls safe from murder?
Post Falls is about average for murder. The rate of 6.4 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Post Falls 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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