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Is Twin Falls, Idaho Safe?

Population 56,216 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Twin Falls means there's room for concern. The 229.4 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,774 per 100K.

Twin Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTwin FallsIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate293.4316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2001.11959.91,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate208.0--268.2
Theft Rate1774.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

293/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2001/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Twin Falls

Violent crime in Twin Falls is below the national average. The rate of 293.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2001.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,774 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Twin Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault208
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary331
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,774
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Twin Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Twin Falls
293.4
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Twin Falls
2001.1
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Twin Falls Safety

Is Twin Falls safe?
Not especially. Twin Falls earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Twin Falls?
229.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 293.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2001.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Twin Falls safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Twin Falls's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,774 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Twin Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Twin Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Twin Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Twin Falls?
Crime rates have held steady in Twin Falls, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Twin Falls compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Twin Falls ranks behind about 75% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Twin Falls to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Twin Falls?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.4 per-thousand rate put Twin Falls below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 293 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Twin Falls?
293.4 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (208), robbery (59), and murder (6.0) 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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