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Is Star, Idaho Safe?

Population 20,874 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,874, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Star earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,377 per 100K.

Star Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStarIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate317.6316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1677.91959.91,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate264.0--268.2
Theft Rate1377.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate229.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1678/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Star

Violent crime in Star is close to the national average. The rate of 317.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1677.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,377 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Star Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault264
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,377
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft229
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Star Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Star
317.6
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Star
1677.9
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Star Safety

Is Star safe?
It depends on where in Star you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Star?
199.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 317.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1677.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Star safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Star 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 Star?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Star generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Star police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Star?
No. Crime in Star has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Star compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Star ranks behind about 63% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Star to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Star?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Star?
317.6 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (264), robbery (80), and murder (3.0) 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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