Idaho Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 1,061,269 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
Idaho Crime Overview
In 2024, Idaho reported a total crime rate of 1,248.2 per 100,000 residents — 55% below the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks Idaho #2 out of 50 states (safest first).
The most elevated crime category in Idaho is rape at 1.3x the national rate.
Compared to the previous year, Idaho's crime rate decreased by 5.8%, with violent crime up 1.3%.
Within the state, Rexburg is the safest city (crime rate: 593), while Chubbuck has the highest rate (2,952).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 2,880 | 271.4 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 18 | 1.7 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 607 | 57.2 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 115 | 10.8 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,138 | 201.5 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 10,367 | 976.9 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 1,435 | 135.2 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 8,002 | 754.0 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 930 | 87.6 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in Idaho by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rexburg | 40,164 | 592.6 | 69.7 | 89/100 |
| 2 | Hailey | 10,039 | 657.4 | 179.3 | 88/100 |
| 3 | Meridian | 140,353 | 718.2 | 146.8 | 86/100 |
| 4 | Mountain Home | 16,927 | 726.7 | 200.9 | 86/100 |
| 5 | Post Falls | 46,835 | 794.3 | 151.6 | 85/100 |
| 6 | Jerome | 13,399 | 806.0 | 112.0 | 85/100 |
| 7 | Rathdrum | 12,467 | 914.4 | 64.2 | 83/100 |
| 8 | Moscow | 26,684 | 1,034.3 | 18.7 | 81/100 |
| 9 | Sandpoint | 10,498 | 1,085.9 | 85.7 | 80/100 |
| 10 | Nampa | 118,950 | 1,097.1 | 354.8 | 80/100 |
| 11 | Couer D'alene | 57,561 | 1,197.0 | 241.5 | 78/100 |
| 12 | Blackfoot | 13,196 | 1,197.3 | 288.0 | 78/100 |
| 13 | Boise | 235,223 | 1,403.8 | 293.8 | 74/100 |
| 14 | Caldwell | 71,115 | 1,430.1 | 452.8 | 74/100 |
| 15 | Lewiston | 35,036 | 1,504.2 | 191.2 | 72/100 |
| 16 | Twin Falls | 55,932 | 1,543.0 | 416.6 | 71/100 |
| 17 | Idaho Falls | 68,716 | 1,565.9 | 356.5 | 71/100 |
| 18 | Pocatello | 58,618 | 1,927.7 | 341.2 | 64/100 |
| 19 | Garden City | 12,956 | 2,091.7 | 656.1 | 62/100 |
| 20 | Chubbuck | 16,600 | 2,951.8 | 265.1 | 46/100 |
Idaho Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,061,269 | 1,248.2 | 271.4 | 976.9 |
| 2023 | 1,041,348 | 1,325.6 | 267.8 | 1,057.8 |
| 2022 | 1,000,639 | 1,520.7 | 289.4 | 1,231.3 |
| 2021 | 911,809 | 1,635.1 | 298.0 | 1,337.1 |
| 2020 | 929,054 | 1,869.4 | 307.1 | 1,562.3 |
| 2019 | 909,544 | 1,925.1 | 266.8 | 1,658.3 |
Idaho vs Neighboring States
How does Idaho's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs Idaho |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 1,248.2 | 271.4 | 976.9 | — |
| Utah | 1,864.1 | 267.1 | 1,597.0 | +49.3% |
| Wyoming | 2,136.2 | 257.6 | 1,878.7 | +71.1% |
| Oregon | 2,652.5 | 302.2 | 2,350.3 | +112.5% |
| Nevada | 2,801.4 | 410.9 | 2,390.5 | +124.4% |
| Montana | 3,449.5 | 576.6 | 2,872.9 | +176.4% |
| Washington | 3,868.1 | 439.5 | 3,428.6 | +209.9% |
Among neighboring states, Utah has the lowest crime rate (1,864 per 100K). Washington has the highest (3,868 per 100K).