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Murder in Twin Falls, Idaho (2026)

7.0 per 100K · 23% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Twin Falls has a murder rate of 7.0 per 100K, which is 23% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 14,286 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Twin Falls, Idaho is 7.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 23% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Twin Falls's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Twin Falls vs State and National Averages

Twin Falls
7.0
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Twin Falls

1 in 14,286

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Twin Falls in a given year, based on the rate of 7.0 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 Twin Falls

B-
Violent Crime347.9/100K · 4% below avg
B-
Property Crime1803.9/100K · 2% below avg
B-
Assault259.8/100K · 3% below avg
C+
Robbery70.0/100K · 11% above avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Coeur d'Alene
C+
6.8
Pocatello
C+
6.0
Post Falls
C+
6.4
Idaho Falls
B-
5.4
Rexburg
B
3.2
Caldwell
B-
5.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Twin Falls

How bad is murder in Twin Falls?
As of 2026, Twin Falls's murder rate of 7.0 per 100K is 23% above the national average. It ranks behind 58% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Twin Falls?
As of 2026, 7.0 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 Twin Falls?
Crime rates in Twin Falls have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Twin Falls's murder compare to Idaho?
Twin Falls's murder rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 7.0 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Twin Falls?
Based on the rate of 7.0 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 14,286 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 Twin Falls safe from murder?
Twin Falls is about average for murder. The rate of 7.0 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Twin Falls 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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