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Is Rathdrum, Idaho Safe?

Population 13,227 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,227, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Rathdrum earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,295 per 100K.

Rathdrum Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRathdrumIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate250.4316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1787.81959.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate177.0--268.2
Theft Rate1295.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate444.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

250/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1788/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rathdrum

Violent crime in Rathdrum is below the national average. The rate of 250.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1787.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,295 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rathdrum Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault177
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,295
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft444
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rathdrum Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rathdrum
250.4
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rathdrum
1787.8
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rathdrum Safety

Is Rathdrum safe?
It depends on where in Rathdrum you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Rathdrum?
203.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 250.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1787.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rathdrum safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Rathdrum 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 Rathdrum?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rathdrum generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rathdrum police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rathdrum?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rathdrum's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Rathdrum compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Rathdrum ranks behind about 69% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Rathdrum to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Rathdrum?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Rathdrum?
250.4 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (177), robbery (31), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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