Idaho's 25 Most Dangerous Cities - Updated 2023

Unmasking Idaho's Challenges: Exploring the 25 Least Safe Cities in total crime

Author: CrimeData.io Research Team

In a world filled with both promise and peril, understanding the areas where safety concerns loom large becomes crucial. Join us on an eye-opening expedition as we uncover the 25 most dangerous cities across Idaho. From bustling urban hubs to underprivileged neighborhoods, these communities grapple with security challenges that demand attention.

Where does the crime data come from?

This comprehensive list of the safest and most dangerous cities in Idaho is backed by credible data sourced directly from the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NBIRS). By relying on this authoritative database, we ensure that the information presented here is not only accurate but also up-to-date. The FBI's NBIRS system is a trusted source for crime statistics, providing valuable insights into the security landscapes of cities and communities across the nation.

How do we rank the cities?

Our ranking system is based on the total number of crimes reported in each city. We then calculated the crime rate per 100,000 population for each city. The cities with the lowest crime rates were ranked as the safest cities in Idaho. Conversely, the cities with the highest crime rates were ranked as the most dangerous cities in Idaho.

To ensure the relevance and accuracy of our rankings, this list includes only cities and communities in Idaho with a population of more than 5,000 residents. This population threshold allows us to focus on areas where a significant number of people live and work, providing a meaningful perspective on safety for the majority of our readers.

The data presented in this report spans a period from 2012 to 2021. By aggregating information over this decade, we gain valuable insights into the trends and changes in safety and crime rates within Idaho. This long-term perspective allows us to identify both short-term fluctuations and broader patterns, providing a comprehensive view of the security landscape in the state.

#25 Weiser

County: Washington

424

Crime per 100,000 population

-76.2%

vs. Idaho average

-85.42%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Weiser from 2012 to 2022

Weiser is an area in Washington, Idaho with population of 5,578. The total crime rate in Weiser is based on the nearest law agency agency, Washington County Sheriff's Office (ID0440000). Weiser total crime rate is 424 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#24 Nampa

County: Canyon

429

Crime per 100,000 population

-75.94%

vs. Idaho average

-85.26%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Nampa from 2012 to 2022

Nampa is an area in Canyon, Idaho with population of 194,547. The total crime rate in Nampa is based on the nearest law agency agency, Canyon County Sheriff's Office (ID0140000). Nampa total crime rate is 429 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#23 Middleton

County: Canyon

429

Crime per 100,000 population

-75.94%

vs. Idaho average

-85.26%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Middleton from 2012 to 2022

Middleton is an area in Canyon, Idaho with population of 9,091. The total crime rate in Middleton is based on the nearest law agency agency, Canyon County Sheriff's Office (ID0140000). Middleton total crime rate is 429 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#22 Caldwell

County: Canyon

429

Crime per 100,000 population

-75.94%

vs. Idaho average

-85.26%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Caldwell from 2012 to 2022

Caldwell is an area in Canyon, Idaho with population of 58,872. The total crime rate in Caldwell is based on the nearest law agency agency, Canyon County Sheriff's Office (ID0140000). Caldwell total crime rate is 429 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#21 Mountain Home

County: Elmore

458

Crime per 100,000 population

-74.28%

vs. Idaho average

-84.24%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Mountain Home from 2012 to 2022

Mountain Home is an area in Elmore, Idaho with population of 15,863. The total crime rate in Mountain Home is based on the nearest law agency agency, Elmore County Sheriff's Office (ID0200000). Mountain Home total crime rate is 458 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#20 Hailey

County: Blaine

493

Crime per 100,000 population

-72.35%

vs. Idaho average

-83.06%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Hailey from 2012 to 2022

Hailey is an area in Blaine, Idaho with population of 9,001. The total crime rate in Hailey is based on the nearest law agency agency, Hailey Police Department (ID0070300). Hailey total crime rate is 493 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#19 Rexburg

County: Madison

499

Crime per 100,000 population

-72.0%

vs. Idaho average

-82.85%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Rexburg from 2012 to 2022

Rexburg is an area in Madison, Idaho with population of 33,684. The total crime rate in Rexburg is based on the nearest law agency agency, Madison County Sheriff's Office (ID0330000). Rexburg total crime rate is 499 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#18 Rathdrum

County: Kootenai

508

Crime per 100,000 population

-71.51%

vs. Idaho average

-82.54%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Rathdrum from 2012 to 2022

Rathdrum is an area in Kootenai, Idaho with population of 9,099. The total crime rate in Rathdrum is based on the nearest law agency agency, Rathdrum Police Department (ID0280500). Rathdrum total crime rate is 508 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#17 Meridian

County: Ada

541

Crime per 100,000 population

-69.66%

vs. Idaho average

-81.41%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Meridian from 2012 to 2022

Meridian is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 115,227. The total crime rate in Meridian is based on the nearest law agency agency, Ada County Sheriff's Office (ID0010000). Meridian total crime rate is 541 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#16 Boise

County: Ada

541

Crime per 100,000 population

-69.66%

vs. Idaho average

-81.41%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Boise from 2012 to 2022

Boise is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 422,665. The total crime rate in Boise is based on the nearest law agency agency, Ada County Sheriff's Office (ID0010000). Boise total crime rate is 541 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#15 Payette

County: Payette

568

Crime per 100,000 population

-68.12%

vs. Idaho average

-80.47%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Payette from 2012 to 2022

Payette is an area in Payette, Idaho with population of 7,999. The total crime rate in Payette is based on the nearest law agency agency, Payette County Sheriff's Office (ID0380000). Payette total crime rate is 568 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#14 Garden City

County: Ada

611

Crime per 100,000 population

-65.7%

vs. Idaho average

-78.99%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Garden City from 2012 to 2022

Garden City is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 12,056. The total crime rate in Garden City is based on the nearest law agency agency, Garden City Police Department (ID0010200). Garden City total crime rate is 611 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#13 Eagle

County: Ada

611

Crime per 100,000 population

-65.7%

vs. Idaho average

-78.99%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Eagle from 2012 to 2022

Eagle is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 29,665. The total crime rate in Eagle is based on the nearest law agency agency, Garden City Police Department (ID0010200). Eagle total crime rate is 611 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#12 Fruitland

County: Payette

635

Crime per 100,000 population

-64.38%

vs. Idaho average

-78.18%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Fruitland from 2012 to 2022

Fruitland is an area in Payette, Idaho with population of 5,903. The total crime rate in Fruitland is based on the nearest law agency agency, Payette Police Department (ID0380300). Fruitland total crime rate is 635 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#11 Rupert

County: Minidoka

716

Crime per 100,000 population

-59.86%

vs. Idaho average

-75.41%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Rupert from 2012 to 2022

Rupert is an area in Minidoka, Idaho with population of 5,994. The total crime rate in Rupert is based on the nearest law agency agency, Cassia County Sheriff's Office (ID0160000). Rupert total crime rate is 716 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#10 Burley

County: Cassia

716

Crime per 100,000 population

-59.86%

vs. Idaho average

-75.41%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Burley from 2012 to 2022

Burley is an area in Cassia, Idaho with population of 11,274. The total crime rate in Burley is based on the nearest law agency agency, Cassia County Sheriff's Office (ID0160000). Burley total crime rate is 716 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#9 Preston

County: Franklin

741

Crime per 100,000 population

-58.42%

vs. Idaho average

-74.53%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Preston from 2012 to 2022

Preston is an area in Franklin, Idaho with population of 5,545. The total crime rate in Preston is based on the nearest law agency agency, Preston Police Department (ID0210100). Preston total crime rate is 741 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#8 Lewiston

County: Nez Perce

866

Crime per 100,000 population

-51.47%

vs. Idaho average

-70.26%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Lewiston from 2012 to 2022

Lewiston is an area in Nez Perce, Idaho with population of 33,964. The total crime rate in Lewiston is based on the nearest law agency agency, Lewiston Police Department (ID0350200). Lewiston total crime rate is 866 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#7 Hayden

County: Kootenai

881

Crime per 100,000 population

-50.62%

vs. Idaho average

-69.75%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Hayden from 2012 to 2022

Hayden is an area in Kootenai, Idaho with population of 15,316. The total crime rate in Hayden is based on the nearest law agency agency, Coeur d'Alene Police Department (ID0280100). Hayden total crime rate is 881 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#6 Coeur d'Alene

County: Kootenai

881

Crime per 100,000 population

-50.62%

vs. Idaho average

-69.75%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Coeur d'Alene from 2012 to 2022

Coeur d'Alene is an area in Kootenai, Idaho with population of 114,880. The total crime rate in Coeur d'Alene is based on the nearest law agency agency, Coeur d'Alene Police Department (ID0280100). Coeur d'Alene total crime rate is 881 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#5 Idaho Falls

County: Bonneville

1,096

Crime per 100,000 population

-38.57%

vs. Idaho average

-62.36%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Idaho Falls from 2012 to 2022

Idaho Falls is an area in Bonneville, Idaho with population of 101,326. The total crime rate in Idaho Falls is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bonneville County Sheriff's Office (ID0100000). Idaho Falls total crime rate is 1,096 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#4 Ammon

County: Bonneville

1,096

Crime per 100,000 population

-38.57%

vs. Idaho average

-62.36%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Ammon from 2012 to 2022

Ammon is an area in Bonneville, Idaho with population of 17,401. The total crime rate in Ammon is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bonneville County Sheriff's Office (ID0100000). Ammon total crime rate is 1,096 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#3 Sandpoint

County: Bonner

1,329

Crime per 100,000 population

-25.49%

vs. Idaho average

-54.35%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Sandpoint from 2012 to 2022

Sandpoint is an area in Bonner, Idaho with population of 8,448. The total crime rate in Sandpoint is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sandpoint Police Department (ID0090200). Sandpoint total crime rate is 1,329 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#2 Post Falls

County: Kootenai

1,707

Crime per 100,000 population

-4.28%

vs. Idaho average

-41.36%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Post Falls from 2012 to 2022

Post Falls is an area in Kootenai, Idaho with population of 38,162. The total crime rate in Post Falls is based on the nearest law agency agency, Post Falls Police Department (ID0280200). Post Falls total crime rate is 1,707 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#1 Moscow

County: Latah

1,996

Crime per 100,000 population

+11.88%

vs. Idaho average

-31.45%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Moscow from 2012 to 2022

Moscow is an area in Latah, Idaho with population of 25,336. The total crime rate in Moscow is based on the nearest law agency agency, Moscow Police Department (ID0290500). Moscow total crime rate is 1,996 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 1,784.42 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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