Idaho's 25 Most Dangerous Cities in Assault Crime - Updated 2023

Unmasking Idaho's Challenges: Exploring the 25 Least Safe Cities in assault 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 Kuna

County: Ada

92.94

Crime per 100,000 population

-44.36%

vs. Idaho average

-64.41%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Kuna from 2012 to 2022

Kuna is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 23,765. The assault crime rate in Kuna is based on the nearest law agency agency, Meridian Police Department (ID0010300). Kuna assault crime rate is 92.94 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#24 Star

County: Ada

100

Crime per 100,000 population

-39.6%

vs. Idaho average

-61.36%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Star from 2012 to 2022

Star is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 10,929. The assault crime rate in Star is based on the nearest law agency agency, Gem County Sheriff's Office (ID0230000). Star assault crime rate is 100 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#23 Emmett

County: Gem

100

Crime per 100,000 population

-39.6%

vs. Idaho average

-61.36%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Emmett from 2012 to 2022

Emmett is an area in Gem, Idaho with population of 7,408. The assault crime rate in Emmett is based on the nearest law agency agency, Gem County Sheriff's Office (ID0230000). Emmett assault crime rate is 100 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#22 Lewiston

County: Nez Perce

104

Crime per 100,000 population

-37.58%

vs. Idaho average

-60.07%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Lewiston from 2012 to 2022

Lewiston is an area in Nez Perce, Idaho with population of 33,964. The assault crime rate in Lewiston is based on the nearest law agency agency, Lewiston Police Department (ID0350200). Lewiston assault crime rate is 104 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#21 Mountain Home

County: Elmore

114

Crime per 100,000 population

-31.25%

vs. Idaho average

-56.03%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

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

Mountain Home is an area in Elmore, Idaho with population of 15,863. The assault crime rate in Mountain Home is based on the nearest law agency agency, Elmore County Sheriff's Office (ID0200000). Mountain Home assault crime rate is 114 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#20 Rupert

County: Minidoka

123

Crime per 100,000 population

-25.82%

vs. Idaho average

-52.55%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Rupert from 2012 to 2022

Rupert is an area in Minidoka, Idaho with population of 5,994. The assault crime rate in Rupert is based on the nearest law agency agency, Cassia County Sheriff's Office (ID0160000). Rupert assault crime rate is 123 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#19 Burley

County: Cassia

123

Crime per 100,000 population

-25.82%

vs. Idaho average

-52.55%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Burley from 2012 to 2022

Burley is an area in Cassia, Idaho with population of 11,274. The assault crime rate in Burley is based on the nearest law agency agency, Cassia County Sheriff's Office (ID0160000). Burley assault crime rate is 123 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#18 Post Falls

County: Kootenai

129

Crime per 100,000 population

-22.5%

vs. Idaho average

-50.43%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

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

Post Falls is an area in Kootenai, Idaho with population of 38,162. The assault crime rate in Post Falls is based on the nearest law agency agency, Post Falls Police Department (ID0280200). Post Falls assault crime rate is 129 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#17 Nampa

County: Canyon

131

Crime per 100,000 population

-21.55%

vs. Idaho average

-49.82%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Nampa from 2012 to 2022

Nampa is an area in Canyon, Idaho with population of 194,547. The assault crime rate in Nampa is based on the nearest law agency agency, Canyon County Sheriff's Office (ID0140000). Nampa assault crime rate is 131 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#16 Middleton

County: Canyon

131

Crime per 100,000 population

-21.55%

vs. Idaho average

-49.82%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Middleton from 2012 to 2022

Middleton is an area in Canyon, Idaho with population of 9,091. The assault crime rate in Middleton is based on the nearest law agency agency, Canyon County Sheriff's Office (ID0140000). Middleton assault crime rate is 131 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#15 Caldwell

County: Canyon

131

Crime per 100,000 population

-21.55%

vs. Idaho average

-49.82%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Caldwell from 2012 to 2022

Caldwell is an area in Canyon, Idaho with population of 58,872. The assault crime rate in Caldwell is based on the nearest law agency agency, Canyon County Sheriff's Office (ID0140000). Caldwell assault crime rate is 131 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#14 Meridian

County: Ada

131

Crime per 100,000 population

-21.51%

vs. Idaho average

-49.79%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Meridian from 2012 to 2022

Meridian is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 115,227. The assault crime rate in Meridian is based on the nearest law agency agency, Ada County Sheriff's Office (ID0010000). Meridian assault crime rate is 131 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#13 Boise

County: Ada

131

Crime per 100,000 population

-21.51%

vs. Idaho average

-49.79%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Boise from 2012 to 2022

Boise is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 422,665. The assault crime rate in Boise is based on the nearest law agency agency, Ada County Sheriff's Office (ID0010000). Boise assault crime rate is 131 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#12 Sandpoint

County: Bonner

136

Crime per 100,000 population

-18.37%

vs. Idaho average

-47.78%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Sandpoint from 2012 to 2022

Sandpoint is an area in Bonner, Idaho with population of 8,448. The assault crime rate in Sandpoint is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sandpoint Police Department (ID0090200). Sandpoint assault crime rate is 136 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#11 Payette

County: Payette

148

Crime per 100,000 population

-10.94%

vs. Idaho average

-43.03%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Payette from 2012 to 2022

Payette is an area in Payette, Idaho with population of 7,999. The assault crime rate in Payette is based on the nearest law agency agency, Payette County Sheriff's Office (ID0380000). Payette assault crime rate is 148 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#10 Idaho Falls

County: Bonneville

150

Crime per 100,000 population

-10.07%

vs. Idaho average

-42.48%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

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

Idaho Falls is an area in Bonneville, Idaho with population of 101,326. The assault crime rate in Idaho Falls is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bonneville County Sheriff's Office (ID0100000). Idaho Falls assault crime rate is 150 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#9 Ammon

County: Bonneville

150

Crime per 100,000 population

-10.07%

vs. Idaho average

-42.48%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Ammon from 2012 to 2022

Ammon is an area in Bonneville, Idaho with population of 17,401. The assault crime rate in Ammon is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bonneville County Sheriff's Office (ID0100000). Ammon assault crime rate is 150 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#8 Hailey

County: Blaine

201

Crime per 100,000 population

+20.67%

vs. Idaho average

-22.82%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Hailey from 2012 to 2022

Hailey is an area in Blaine, Idaho with population of 9,001. The assault crime rate in Hailey is based on the nearest law agency agency, Hailey Police Department (ID0070300). Hailey assault crime rate is 201 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#7 Twin Falls

County: Twin Falls

234

Crime per 100,000 population

+40.1%

vs. Idaho average

-10.38%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Twin Falls from 2012 to 2022

Twin Falls is an area in Twin Falls, Idaho with population of 51,223. The assault crime rate in Twin Falls is based on the nearest law agency agency, Jerome Police Department (ID0270100). Twin Falls assault crime rate is 234 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#6 Jerome

County: Jerome

234

Crime per 100,000 population

+40.1%

vs. Idaho average

-10.38%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Jerome from 2012 to 2022

Jerome is an area in Jerome, Idaho with population of 12,182. The assault crime rate in Jerome is based on the nearest law agency agency, Jerome Police Department (ID0270100). Jerome assault crime rate is 234 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#5 Fruitland

County: Payette

273

Crime per 100,000 population

+63.93%

vs. Idaho average

+4.86%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Fruitland from 2012 to 2022

Fruitland is an area in Payette, Idaho with population of 5,903. The assault crime rate in Fruitland is based on the nearest law agency agency, Payette Police Department (ID0380300). Fruitland assault crime rate is 273 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#4 Hayden

County: Kootenai

287

Crime per 100,000 population

+72.23%

vs. Idaho average

+10.17%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Hayden from 2012 to 2022

Hayden is an area in Kootenai, Idaho with population of 15,316. The assault crime rate in Hayden is based on the nearest law agency agency, Coeur d'Alene Police Department (ID0280100). Hayden assault crime rate is 287 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#3 Coeur d'Alene

County: Kootenai

287

Crime per 100,000 population

+72.23%

vs. Idaho average

+10.17%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault 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 assault crime rate in Coeur d'Alene is based on the nearest law agency agency, Coeur d'Alene Police Department (ID0280100). Coeur d'Alene assault crime rate is 287 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#2 Garden City

County: Ada

477

Crime per 100,000 population

+185.87%

vs. Idaho average

+82.86%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

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

Garden City is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 12,056. The assault crime rate in Garden City is based on the nearest law agency agency, Garden City Police Department (ID0010200). Garden City assault crime rate is 477 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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#1 Eagle

County: Ada

477

Crime per 100,000 population

+185.87%

vs. Idaho average

+82.86%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of assault crime rate in Eagle from 2012 to 2022

Eagle is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 29,665. The assault crime rate in Eagle is based on the nearest law agency agency, Garden City Police Department (ID0010200). Eagle assault crime rate is 477 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 167.03 per 100,000 population and United States average of 261.13 per 100,000 population.

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