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

Unmasking Idaho's Challenges: Exploring the 25 Least Safe Cities in homicide 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 Post Falls

County: Kootenai

1.02

Crime per 100,000 population

-49.9%

vs. Idaho average

-81.18%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

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

Post Falls is an area in Kootenai, Idaho with population of 38,162. The homicide crime rate in Post Falls is based on the nearest law agency agency, Post Falls Police Department (ID0280200). Post Falls homicide crime rate is 1.02 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#24 Kuna

County: Ada

1.2

Crime per 100,000 population

-41.06%

vs. Idaho average

-77.86%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Kuna from 2012 to 2022

Kuna is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 23,765. The homicide crime rate in Kuna is based on the nearest law agency agency, Meridian Police Department (ID0010300). Kuna homicide crime rate is 1.2 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#23 Hailey

County: Blaine

1.26

Crime per 100,000 population

-38.11%

vs. Idaho average

-76.76%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Hailey from 2012 to 2022

Hailey is an area in Blaine, Idaho with population of 9,001. The homicide crime rate in Hailey is based on the nearest law agency agency, Hailey Police Department (ID0070300). Hailey homicide crime rate is 1.26 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#22 Fruitland

County: Payette

1.35

Crime per 100,000 population

-33.69%

vs. Idaho average

-75.1%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Fruitland from 2012 to 2022

Fruitland is an area in Payette, Idaho with population of 5,903. The homicide crime rate in Fruitland is based on the nearest law agency agency, Payette Police Department (ID0380300). Fruitland homicide crime rate is 1.35 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#21 Idaho Falls

County: Bonneville

1.41

Crime per 100,000 population

-30.75%

vs. Idaho average

-73.99%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

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

Idaho Falls is an area in Bonneville, Idaho with population of 101,326. The homicide crime rate in Idaho Falls is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bonneville County Sheriff's Office (ID0100000). Idaho Falls homicide crime rate is 1.41 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#20 Ammon

County: Bonneville

1.41

Crime per 100,000 population

-30.75%

vs. Idaho average

-73.99%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Ammon from 2012 to 2022

Ammon is an area in Bonneville, Idaho with population of 17,401. The homicide crime rate in Ammon is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bonneville County Sheriff's Office (ID0100000). Ammon homicide crime rate is 1.41 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#19 Chubbuck

County: Bannock

1.44

Crime per 100,000 population

-29.27%

vs. Idaho average

-73.44%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Chubbuck from 2012 to 2022

Chubbuck is an area in Bannock, Idaho with population of 15,445. The homicide crime rate in Chubbuck is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bingham County Sheriff's Office (ID0060000). Chubbuck homicide crime rate is 1.44 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#18 Blackfoot

County: Bingham

1.44

Crime per 100,000 population

-29.27%

vs. Idaho average

-73.44%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Blackfoot from 2012 to 2022

Blackfoot is an area in Bingham, Idaho with population of 12,106. The homicide crime rate in Blackfoot is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bingham County Sheriff's Office (ID0060000). Blackfoot homicide crime rate is 1.44 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#17 Moscow

County: Latah

1.6

Crime per 100,000 population

-21.41%

vs. Idaho average

-70.49%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Moscow from 2012 to 2022

Moscow is an area in Latah, Idaho with population of 25,336. The homicide crime rate in Moscow is based on the nearest law agency agency, Moscow Police Department (ID0290500). Moscow homicide crime rate is 1.6 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#16 Rexburg

County: Madison

1.73

Crime per 100,000 population

-15.03%

vs. Idaho average

-68.09%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Rexburg from 2012 to 2022

Rexburg is an area in Madison, Idaho with population of 33,684. The homicide crime rate in Rexburg is based on the nearest law agency agency, Madison County Sheriff's Office (ID0330000). Rexburg homicide crime rate is 1.73 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#15 Star

County: Ada

1.75

Crime per 100,000 population

-14.05%

vs. Idaho average

-67.72%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Star from 2012 to 2022

Star is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 10,929. The homicide crime rate in Star is based on the nearest law agency agency, Gem County Sheriff's Office (ID0230000). Star homicide crime rate is 1.75 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#14 Emmett

County: Gem

1.75

Crime per 100,000 population

-14.05%

vs. Idaho average

-67.72%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Emmett from 2012 to 2022

Emmett is an area in Gem, Idaho with population of 7,408. The homicide crime rate in Emmett is based on the nearest law agency agency, Gem County Sheriff's Office (ID0230000). Emmett homicide crime rate is 1.75 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#13 Nampa

County: Canyon

1.81

Crime per 100,000 population

-11.1%

vs. Idaho average

-66.61%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Nampa from 2012 to 2022

Nampa is an area in Canyon, Idaho with population of 194,547. The homicide crime rate in Nampa is based on the nearest law agency agency, Canyon County Sheriff's Office (ID0140000). Nampa homicide crime rate is 1.81 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#12 Middleton

County: Canyon

1.81

Crime per 100,000 population

-11.1%

vs. Idaho average

-66.61%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Middleton from 2012 to 2022

Middleton is an area in Canyon, Idaho with population of 9,091. The homicide crime rate in Middleton is based on the nearest law agency agency, Canyon County Sheriff's Office (ID0140000). Middleton homicide crime rate is 1.81 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#11 Caldwell

County: Canyon

1.81

Crime per 100,000 population

-11.1%

vs. Idaho average

-66.61%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Caldwell from 2012 to 2022

Caldwell is an area in Canyon, Idaho with population of 58,872. The homicide crime rate in Caldwell is based on the nearest law agency agency, Canyon County Sheriff's Office (ID0140000). Caldwell homicide crime rate is 1.81 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#10 Weiser

County: Washington

1.93

Crime per 100,000 population

-5.21%

vs. Idaho average

-64.4%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Weiser from 2012 to 2022

Weiser is an area in Washington, Idaho with population of 5,578. The homicide crime rate in Weiser is based on the nearest law agency agency, Washington County Sheriff's Office (ID0440000). Weiser homicide crime rate is 1.93 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#9 Hayden

County: Kootenai

1.98

Crime per 100,000 population

-2.75%

vs. Idaho average

-63.48%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Hayden from 2012 to 2022

Hayden is an area in Kootenai, Idaho with population of 15,316. The homicide crime rate in Hayden is based on the nearest law agency agency, Coeur d'Alene Police Department (ID0280100). Hayden homicide crime rate is 1.98 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#8 Coeur d'Alene

County: Kootenai

1.98

Crime per 100,000 population

-2.75%

vs. Idaho average

-63.48%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide 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 homicide crime rate in Coeur d'Alene is based on the nearest law agency agency, Coeur d'Alene Police Department (ID0280100). Coeur d'Alene homicide crime rate is 1.98 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#7 Sandpoint

County: Bonner

2.3

Crime per 100,000 population

+12.97%

vs. Idaho average

-57.57%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Sandpoint from 2012 to 2022

Sandpoint is an area in Bonner, Idaho with population of 8,448. The homicide crime rate in Sandpoint is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sandpoint Police Department (ID0090200). Sandpoint homicide crime rate is 2.3 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#6 Mountain Home

County: Elmore

2.39

Crime per 100,000 population

+17.39%

vs. Idaho average

-55.91%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

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

Mountain Home is an area in Elmore, Idaho with population of 15,863. The homicide crime rate in Mountain Home is based on the nearest law agency agency, Elmore County Sheriff's Office (ID0200000). Mountain Home homicide crime rate is 2.39 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#5 Pocatello

County: Bannock

2.64

Crime per 100,000 population

+29.67%

vs. Idaho average

-51.3%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Pocatello from 2012 to 2022

Pocatello is an area in Bannock, Idaho with population of 74,359. The homicide crime rate in Pocatello is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bannock County Sheriff's Office (ID0030000). Pocatello homicide crime rate is 2.64 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#4 Lewiston

County: Nez Perce

3.04

Crime per 100,000 population

+49.31%

vs. Idaho average

-43.92%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Lewiston from 2012 to 2022

Lewiston is an area in Nez Perce, Idaho with population of 33,964. The homicide crime rate in Lewiston is based on the nearest law agency agency, Lewiston Police Department (ID0350200). Lewiston homicide crime rate is 3.04 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#3 Garden City

County: Ada

3.4

Crime per 100,000 population

+66.99%

vs. Idaho average

-37.28%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

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

Garden City is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 12,056. The homicide crime rate in Garden City is based on the nearest law agency agency, Garden City Police Department (ID0010200). Garden City homicide crime rate is 3.4 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#2 Eagle

County: Ada

3.4

Crime per 100,000 population

+66.99%

vs. Idaho average

-37.28%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Eagle from 2012 to 2022

Eagle is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 29,665. The homicide crime rate in Eagle is based on the nearest law agency agency, Garden City Police Department (ID0010200). Eagle homicide crime rate is 3.4 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#1 Preston

County: Franklin

9.33

Crime per 100,000 population

+358.25%

vs. Idaho average

+72.11%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Preston from 2012 to 2022

Preston is an area in Franklin, Idaho with population of 5,545. The homicide crime rate in Preston is based on the nearest law agency agency, Preston Police Department (ID0210100). Preston homicide crime rate is 9.33 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 2.04 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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