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25 safest cities across Idaho. From tranquil suburbs to vibrant urban centers, these communities offer not only peace of mind but also a high quality of life.
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.
County: Bonneville
186
Crime per 100,000 population
-17.02%
vs. Idaho average
-54.05%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Idaho Falls from 2012 to 2022
Idaho Falls is an area in Bonneville, Idaho with population of 101,326.
The violent crime rate in Idaho Falls is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bonneville County Sheriff's Office (ID0100000).
Idaho Falls violent crime rate is 186 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Bonneville
186
Crime per 100,000 population
-17.02%
vs. Idaho average
-54.05%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Ammon from 2012 to 2022
Ammon is an area in Bonneville, Idaho with population of 17,401.
The violent crime rate in Ammon is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bonneville County Sheriff's Office (ID0100000).
Ammon violent crime rate is 186 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Ada
182
Crime per 100,000 population
-18.88%
vs. Idaho average
-55.08%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Meridian from 2012 to 2022
Meridian is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 115,227.
The violent crime rate in Meridian is based on the nearest law agency agency, Ada County Sheriff's Office (ID0010000).
Meridian violent crime rate is 182 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Ada
182
Crime per 100,000 population
-18.88%
vs. Idaho average
-55.08%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Boise from 2012 to 2022
Boise is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 422,665.
The violent crime rate in Boise is based on the nearest law agency agency, Ada County Sheriff's Office (ID0010000).
Boise violent crime rate is 182 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Payette
170
Crime per 100,000 population
-23.94%
vs. Idaho average
-57.89%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Payette from 2012 to 2022
Payette is an area in Payette, Idaho with population of 7,999.
The violent crime rate in Payette is based on the nearest law agency agency, Payette County Sheriff's Office (ID0380000).
Payette violent crime rate is 170 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Canyon
169
Crime per 100,000 population
-24.67%
vs. Idaho average
-58.29%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Nampa from 2012 to 2022
Nampa is an area in Canyon, Idaho with population of 194,547.
The violent crime rate in Nampa is based on the nearest law agency agency, Canyon County Sheriff's Office (ID0140000).
Nampa violent crime rate is 169 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Canyon
169
Crime per 100,000 population
-24.67%
vs. Idaho average
-58.29%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Middleton from 2012 to 2022
Middleton is an area in Canyon, Idaho with population of 9,091.
The violent crime rate in Middleton is based on the nearest law agency agency, Canyon County Sheriff's Office (ID0140000).
Middleton violent crime rate is 169 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Canyon
169
Crime per 100,000 population
-24.67%
vs. Idaho average
-58.29%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Caldwell from 2012 to 2022
Caldwell is an area in Canyon, Idaho with population of 58,872.
The violent crime rate in Caldwell is based on the nearest law agency agency, Canyon County Sheriff's Office (ID0140000).
Caldwell violent crime rate is 169 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Nez Perce
168
Crime per 100,000 population
-24.95%
vs. Idaho average
-58.44%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Lewiston from 2012 to 2022
Lewiston is an area in Nez Perce, Idaho with population of 33,964.
The violent crime rate in Lewiston is based on the nearest law agency agency, Lewiston Police Department (ID0350200).
Lewiston violent crime rate is 168 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Kootenai
164
Crime per 100,000 population
-26.71%
vs. Idaho average
-59.42%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Post Falls from 2012 to 2022
Post Falls is an area in Kootenai, Idaho with population of 38,162.
The violent crime rate in Post Falls is based on the nearest law agency agency, Post Falls Police Department (ID0280200).
Post Falls violent crime rate is 164 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Minidoka
157
Crime per 100,000 population
-29.85%
vs. Idaho average
-61.16%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Rupert from 2012 to 2022
Rupert is an area in Minidoka, Idaho with population of 5,994.
The violent crime rate in Rupert is based on the nearest law agency agency, Cassia County Sheriff's Office (ID0160000).
Rupert violent crime rate is 157 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Cassia
157
Crime per 100,000 population
-29.85%
vs. Idaho average
-61.16%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Burley from 2012 to 2022
Burley is an area in Cassia, Idaho with population of 11,274.
The violent crime rate in Burley is based on the nearest law agency agency, Cassia County Sheriff's Office (ID0160000).
Burley violent crime rate is 157 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Bonner
150
Crime per 100,000 population
-32.92%
vs. Idaho average
-62.86%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Sandpoint from 2012 to 2022
Sandpoint is an area in Bonner, Idaho with population of 8,448.
The violent crime rate in Sandpoint is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sandpoint Police Department (ID0090200).
Sandpoint violent crime rate is 150 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Madison
141
Crime per 100,000 population
-37.12%
vs. Idaho average
-65.18%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Rexburg from 2012 to 2022
Rexburg is an area in Madison, Idaho with population of 33,684.
The violent crime rate in Rexburg is based on the nearest law agency agency, Madison County Sheriff's Office (ID0330000).
Rexburg violent crime rate is 141 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Elmore
140
Crime per 100,000 population
-37.42%
vs. Idaho average
-65.35%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Mountain Home from 2012 to 2022
Mountain Home is an area in Elmore, Idaho with population of 15,863.
The violent crime rate in Mountain Home is based on the nearest law agency agency, Elmore County Sheriff's Office (ID0200000).
Mountain Home violent crime rate is 140 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Ada
136
Crime per 100,000 population
-66.33%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Kuna from 2012 to 2022
Kuna is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 23,765.
The violent crime rate in Kuna is based on the nearest law agency agency, Meridian Police Department (ID0010300).
Kuna violent crime rate is 136 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Washington
122
Crime per 100,000 population
-45.59%
vs. Idaho average
-69.87%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Weiser from 2012 to 2022
Weiser is an area in Washington, Idaho with population of 5,578.
The violent crime rate in Weiser is based on the nearest law agency agency, Washington County Sheriff's Office (ID0440000).
Weiser violent crime rate is 122 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Kootenai
122
Crime per 100,000 population
-45.72%
vs. Idaho average
-69.94%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Rathdrum from 2012 to 2022
Rathdrum is an area in Kootenai, Idaho with population of 9,099.
The violent crime rate in Rathdrum is based on the nearest law agency agency, Rathdrum Police Department (ID0280500).
Rathdrum violent crime rate is 122 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Bannock
118
Crime per 100,000 population
-47.46%
vs. Idaho average
-70.9%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Chubbuck from 2012 to 2022
Chubbuck is an area in Bannock, Idaho with population of 15,445.
The violent crime rate in Chubbuck is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bingham County Sheriff's Office (ID0060000).
Chubbuck violent crime rate is 118 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Bingham
118
Crime per 100,000 population
-47.46%
vs. Idaho average
-70.9%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Blackfoot from 2012 to 2022
Blackfoot is an area in Bingham, Idaho with population of 12,106.
The violent crime rate in Blackfoot is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bingham County Sheriff's Office (ID0060000).
Blackfoot violent crime rate is 118 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Ada
116
Crime per 100,000 population
-48.22%
vs. Idaho average
-71.33%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Star from 2012 to 2022
Star is an area in Ada, Idaho with population of 10,929.
The violent crime rate in Star is based on the nearest law agency agency, Gem County Sheriff's Office (ID0230000).
Star violent crime rate is 116 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Gem
116
Crime per 100,000 population
-48.22%
vs. Idaho average
-71.33%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Emmett from 2012 to 2022
Emmett is an area in Gem, Idaho with population of 7,408.
The violent crime rate in Emmett is based on the nearest law agency agency, Gem County Sheriff's Office (ID0230000).
Emmett violent crime rate is 116 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Emmett
County: Franklin
97.04
Crime per 100,000 population
-56.83%
vs. Idaho average
-76.09%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Preston from 2012 to 2022
Preston is an area in Franklin, Idaho with population of 5,545.
The violent crime rate in Preston is based on the nearest law agency agency, Preston Police Department (ID0210100).
Preston violent crime rate is 97.04 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Preston
County: Latah
70.45
Crime per 100,000 population
-68.66%
vs. Idaho average
-82.65%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Moscow from 2012 to 2022
Moscow is an area in Latah, Idaho with population of 25,336.
The violent crime rate in Moscow is based on the nearest law agency agency, Moscow Police Department (ID0290500).
Moscow violent crime rate is 70.45 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Moscow
County: Bannock
53.57
Crime per 100,000 population
-76.17%
vs. Idaho average
-86.8%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Pocatello from 2012 to 2022
Pocatello is an area in Bannock, Idaho with population of 74,359.
The violent crime rate in Pocatello is based on the nearest law agency agency, Bannock County Sheriff's Office (ID0030000).
Pocatello violent crime rate is 53.57 per 100,000 population, compared to Idaho average of 224.78 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Pocatello
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