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Murder in Rathdrum, Idaho (2026)

6.3 per 100K · 11% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Rathdrum has a murder rate of 6.3 per 100K, which is 11% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 15,873 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Rathdrum, Idaho is 6.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 11% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Rathdrum's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Rathdrum vs State and National Averages

Rathdrum
6.3
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Rathdrum

1 in 15,873

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Rathdrum in a given year, based on the rate of 6.3 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 Rathdrum

B-
Violent Crime316.2/100K · 13% below avg
B
Property Crime1653.0/100K · 10% below avg
B-
Assault236.0/100K · 12% below avg
B
Robbery33.7/100K · 47% below avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Blackfoot
B-
5.3
Garden City
B-
4.1
Jerome
B-
5.2
Middleton
C+
6.0
Burley
B-
5.2
Sandpoint
B-
5.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Rathdrum

How bad is murder in Rathdrum?
As of 2026, Rathdrum's murder rate of 6.3 per 100K is 11% above the national average. It ranks behind 53% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Rathdrum?
As of 2026, 6.3 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 Rathdrum?
Crime in Rathdrum has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Rathdrum's murder compare to Idaho?
Rathdrum's murder rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 6.3 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Rathdrum?
Based on the rate of 6.3 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 15,873 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 Rathdrum safe from murder?
Rathdrum is about average for murder. The rate of 6.3 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
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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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