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Safest Cities in Idaho (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Burley is the safest city in Idaho with a crime rate of 18.5 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Eagle (19.1/1K) and Star (19.1/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 27 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
21.5per 1K
Below National Avg
17of 27 cities
Above National Avg
10of 27 cities

All 27 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Burley
B
18.5
2Eagle
B
19.1
3Star
B
19.1
4Ammon
B
19.1
5Coeur d'Alene
B
19.2
6Blackfoot
B-
19.4
7Rathdrum
B-
19.7
8Hailey
B-
19.7
9Post Falls
B-
19.8
10Chubbuck
B-
20.3
11Lewiston
B-
20.4
12Hayden
B-
20.4
13Nampa
B-
20.6
14Caldwell
B-
21.1
15Kuna
B-
21.1
16Twin Falls
B-
21.5
17Moscow
B-
21.6
18Sandpoint
B-
22.7
19Middleton
B-
22.9
20Rexburg
C+
23.3
21Idaho Falls
C+
23.5
22Pocatello
C+
23.7
23Garden City
C+
23.9
24Jerome
C+
24
25Mountain Home
C+
24.4
26Boise City
C+
24.6
27Meridian
C+
25.6

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Idaho

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Idaho. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
C+
Meridian25.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 378/100K
2
C+
Boise City24.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 444/100K
3
C+
Mountain Home24.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 413/100K
4
C+
Jerome24/1K · Moderate · Violent: 408/100K
5
C+
Garden City23.9/1K · Moderate · Violent: 341/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Idaho

What is the safest city in Idaho?
As of 2026, Burley is the safest city in Idaho with a crime rate of 18.5 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 62% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in Idaho?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Idaho based on crime rate are: Burley, Eagle, Star, Ammon, Coeur d'Alene, Blackfoot, Rathdrum, Hailey, Post Falls, Chubbuck.
What is the most dangerous city in Idaho?
Meridian has the highest crime rate in Idaho at 25.6 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Idaho?
The average crime rate across 27 tracked cities in Idaho is 21.5 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 362 per 100K and property crime averages 1783 per 100K.
Is Idaho safe to live in?
Idaho is safer than average, with violent crime at 362 per 100K (national: 363.8). 17 of 27 tracked cities have crime rates at or below the national average. The safest is Burley with a B grade.
How many cities are ranked in Idaho?
27 cities in Idaho are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 17 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Idaho →View all Idaho city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

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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