Is Nampa or Rexburg Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Rexburg is safer than Nampa (Safety Score 89/100 vs 70/100), with a total crime rate of 593 per 100,000 versus 1,097 for Nampa — 46% lower. Nampa has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Rexburg has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Nampa is 3.0x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Nampa | Rexburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,097.1 | 592.6 | +504.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 354.8 | 69.7 | +285.1 |
| Murder Rate | 2.5 | 2.5 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 77.3 | 22.4 | +54.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 15.1 | 0.0 | +15.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 258.1 | 44.8 | +213.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 742.3 | 522.9 | +219.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 151.3 | 39.8 | +111.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 508.6 | 463.1 | +45.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 82.4 | 19.9 | +62.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nampa or Rexburg safer?
Rexburg is safer with a total crime rate of 593 per 100K vs 1,097 for Nampa — a 46% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Nampa has a violent crime rate of 354.8 per 100K while Rexburg has 69.7. Rexburg 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 70/100 and a population coverage of 118,950, Nampa has a total crime rate of 1,097.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Rexburg, ID
Rexburg, Idaho, a city in the Upper Snake River Valley, is home to Brigham Young University-Idaho. Its population is predominantly young adults, many of whom are students or recent graduates. With a safety score of 89/100 and a population coverage of 40,164, Rexburg has a total crime rate of 592.6 per 100,000 residents.