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Nampa vs Phoenix Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

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Is Nampa or Phoenix Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Nampa is safer than Phoenix (Safety Score 71/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,097 per 100,000 versus 3,125 for Phoenix — 65% lower. Nampa has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in robbery, where Nampa has a 92% lower rate.

Note: Phoenix is 14.0x 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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Nampa — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Phoenix — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Nampa, ID

Nampa, ID
Safety Score 71/100
Coverage 118,950
Total Crime Rate 1,097.1
Category Wins 7/7

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ
Safety Score 17/100
Coverage 1,662,809
Total Crime Rate 3,125.4
Category Wins 0/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Nampa Phoenix Difference
Total Crime Rate 1,097.1 3,125.4 -2,028.3
Violent Crime Rate 354.8 800.0 -445.3
Murder Rate 2.5 8.4 -5.8
Rape Rate 77.3 64.3 +13.1
Robbery Rate 15.1 181.6 -166.5
Aggravated Assault Rate 258.1 545.3 -287.3
Property Crime Rate 742.3 2,325.3 -1,583.0
Burglary Rate 151.3 317.2 -165.9
Larceny-Theft Rate 508.6 1,582.1 -1,073.5
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 82.4 426.0 -343.6

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nampa or Phoenix safer?

Nampa is safer with a total crime rate of 1,097 per 100K vs 3,125 for Phoenix — a 65% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Nampa has a violent crime rate of 354.8 per 100K while Phoenix has 800.0. Nampa has lower violent crime.

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 71/100 and a population coverage of 118,950, Nampa has a total crime rate of 1,097.1 per 100,000 residents.

About Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, Arizona, the "Valley of the Sun," is a sprawling desert metropolis with a rich Native American heritage, including the Hohokam people. It's the fifth-largest city in the United States by population, experiencing rapid growth in recent decades. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 1,662,809, Phoenix has a total crime rate of 3,125.4 per 100,000 residents.

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