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Murder in Star, Idaho (2026)

4.5 per 100K · 21% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Star has a murder rate of 4.5 per 100K, which is 21% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 22,222 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Star, Idaho is 4.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 21% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Star's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Star vs State and National Averages

Star
4.5
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Star

1 in 22,222

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Star in a given year, based on the rate of 4.5 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 Star

C+
Violent Crime362.0/100K · 0% below avg
B
Property Crime1545.6/100K · 16% below avg
C+
Assault317.0/100K · 18% above avg
C
Robbery94.0/100K · 48% above avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Ammon
C+
6.9
Hayden
B-
4.4
Chubbuck
C+
5.9
Mountain Home
C+
7.5
Moscow
B-
5.1
Jerome
B-
5.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Star

How bad is murder in Star?
As of 2026, Star's murder rate of 4.5 per 100K is 21% below the national average. It ranks behind 43% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Star?
As of 2026, 4.5 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 Star?
Overall crime trends in Star have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Star's murder compare to Idaho?
Star performs better than most Idaho cities on murder. Its rate of 4.5 per 100K is below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Star?
Based on the rate of 4.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 22,222 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 Star safe from murder?
Star is about average for murder. The rate of 4.5 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Star safety overviewHow we calculate grades

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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