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Is Rexburg, Idaho Safe?

Population 40,334 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rexburg is a smaller community of 40,334 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,766 per 100K.

Rexburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRexburgIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate207.2316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2264.01959.91,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate158.0--268.2
Theft Rate1766.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate434.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

207/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2264/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rexburg

Violent crime in Rexburg is well below the national average. The rate of 207.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2264.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,766 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rexburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault158
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary346
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,766
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft434
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rexburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rexburg
207.2
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rexburg
2264.0
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rexburg Safety

Is Rexburg safe?
Not especially. Rexburg earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rexburg?
247.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 207.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2264.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rexburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rexburg's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,766 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rexburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rexburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rexburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rexburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Rexburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Rexburg compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Rexburg ranks behind about 76% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Rexburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Rexburg?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.1 per-thousand rate put Rexburg below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 207 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rexburg?
207.2 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (158), robbery (29), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 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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