Is Blackfoot or Nampa Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Nampa is safer than Blackfoot (Safety Score 70/100 vs 66/100), with a total crime rate of 1,097 per 100,000 versus 1,197 for Blackfoot — 8% lower. Blackfoot has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Blackfoot has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Nampa is 9.0x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Blackfoot, ID
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Blackfoot | Nampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,197.3 | 1,097.1 | +100.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 288.0 | 354.8 | -66.8 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 2.5 | -2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 15.2 | 77.3 | -62.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 7.6 | 15.1 | -7.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 265.2 | 258.1 | +7.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 909.4 | 742.3 | +167.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 242.5 | 151.3 | +91.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 598.7 | 508.6 | +90.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 68.2 | 82.4 | -14.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackfoot or Nampa safer?
Nampa is safer with a total crime rate of 1,097 per 100K vs 1,197 for Blackfoot — a 8% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Blackfoot has a violent crime rate of 288.0 per 100K while Nampa has 354.8. Blackfoot has lower violent crime.
About Blackfoot, ID
Blackfoot, Idaho, once home to a significant Japanese American community, sits in the Snake River Plain. This agricultural hub is the seat of Bingham County, known as the "Potato Capital of the World." With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 13,196, Blackfoot has a total crime rate of 1,197.3 per 100,000 residents.
About Nampa, ID
Nampa, once a pivotal railway town, is now Idaho's third-largest city, situated in the agriculturally rich Treasure Valley. Its population of over 100,000 residents enjoys proximity to the Boise River and the majestic Owyhee Mountains. With a safety score of 70/100 and a population coverage of 118,950, Nampa has a total crime rate of 1,097.1 per 100,000 residents.