Is Boise or Broken Arrow Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Boise is safer than Broken Arrow (Safety Score 60/100 vs 59/100), with a total crime rate of 1,404 per 100,000 versus 1,428 for Broken Arrow — 2% lower. Boise has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Boise has a 61% lower rate.
Boise — 5-Year Trend
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Broken Arrow — 5-Year Trend
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Boise, ID
Broken Arrow, OK
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Boise | Broken Arrow | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,403.8 | 1,428.1 | -24.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 293.8 | 227.3 | +66.5 |
| Murder Rate | 1.3 | 3.3 | -2.0 |
| Rape Rate | 71.0 | 34.7 | +36.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 15.7 | 8.3 | +7.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 205.8 | 176.9 | +28.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,110.0 | 1,200.8 | -90.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 107.1 | 159.5 | -52.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 872.8 | 932.2 | -59.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 130.1 | 109.1 | +21.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boise or Broken Arrow safer?
Boise is safer with a total crime rate of 1,404 per 100K vs 1,428 for Broken Arrow — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Boise has a violent crime rate of 293.8 per 100K while Broken Arrow has 227.3. Broken Arrow has lower violent crime.
About Boise, ID
Boise, Idaho, known for the "Treefort Music Fest," sits along the Boise River at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. As the state capital, it's the largest city in Idaho, with a population exceeding 230,000. With a safety score of 60/100 and a population coverage of 235,223, Boise has a total crime rate of 1,403.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Broken Arrow, OK
Broken Arrow, a suburb of Tulsa, was founded as a stop on the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway. It is Oklahoma's fourth-largest city, with a significant portion of its population identifying as white. With a safety score of 59/100 and a population coverage of 121,004, Broken Arrow has a total crime rate of 1,428.1 per 100,000 residents.