Safest Cities in Idaho 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Idaho
These 12 cities have the lowest crime rates in Idaho, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 1,234 crimes per 100,000 residents — 55% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are Rexburg (ID, crime rate: 593), Meridian (ID, crime rate: 718), and Post Falls (ID, crime rate: 794).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rexburg | ID | 40,164 | 592.6 | 69.7 | 522.9 | 89/100 |
| 2 | Meridian | ID | 140,353 | 718.2 | 146.8 | 571.4 | 86/100 |
| 3 | Post Falls | ID | 46,835 | 794.3 | 151.6 | 642.7 | 85/100 |
| 4 | Moscow | ID | 26,684 | 1,034.3 | 18.7 | 1,015.6 | 81/100 |
| 5 | Nampa | ID | 118,950 | 1,097.1 | 354.8 | 742.3 | 80/100 |
| 6 | Couer D'alene | ID | 57,561 | 1,197.0 | 241.5 | 955.5 | 78/100 |
| 7 | Boise | ID | 235,223 | 1,403.8 | 293.8 | 1,110.0 | 74/100 |
| 8 | Caldwell | ID | 71,115 | 1,430.1 | 452.8 | 977.3 | 74/100 |
| 9 | Lewiston | ID | 35,036 | 1,504.2 | 191.2 | 1,312.9 | 72/100 |
| 10 | Twin Falls | ID | 55,932 | 1,543.0 | 416.6 | 1,126.4 | 71/100 |
| 11 | Idaho Falls | ID | 68,716 | 1,565.9 | 356.5 | 1,209.3 | 71/100 |
| 12 | Pocatello | ID | 58,618 | 1,927.7 | 341.2 | 1,586.5 | 64/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Idaho?
Rexburg, ID is the safest city in Idaho with a total crime rate of 592.6 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 1,234 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.