Is Murrieta or Nampa Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Nampa is safer than Murrieta (Safety Score 70/100 vs 69/100), with a total crime rate of 1,097 per 100,000 versus 1,128 for Murrieta — 3% lower. Murrieta has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Murrieta has a 65% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Murrieta | Nampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,128.2 | 1,097.1 | +31.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 184.6 | 354.8 | -170.2 |
| Murder Rate | 0.9 | 2.5 | -1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 27.7 | 77.3 | -49.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 34.8 | 15.1 | +19.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 120.4 | 258.1 | -137.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 943.6 | 742.3 | +201.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 134.7 | 151.3 | -16.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 699.2 | 508.6 | +190.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 109.7 | 82.4 | +27.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Murrieta or Nampa safer?
Nampa is safer with a total crime rate of 1,097 per 100K vs 1,128 for Murrieta — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Murrieta has a violent crime rate of 184.6 per 100K while Nampa has 354.8. Murrieta has lower violent crime.
About Murrieta, CA
Murrieta, once a stop on the Butterfield Stage Route, is a suburban city in southwest Riverside County. It sits in a valley, largely populated by families and commuters. With a safety score of 69/100 and a population coverage of 112,125, Murrieta has a total crime rate of 1,128.2 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.