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Idaho Crime & Safety

Crime rates and safety scores for all 44 counties.

Avg Violent Crime Rate

253.0

per 100K

Avg Property Crime Rate

774.0

per 100K

Avg Safety Score

98/100

State Overview

Crime & Safety in Idaho

National Context

Idaho Ranks Among the Nation's Safest States

Idaho maintains a total crime rate of 1,027.1 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national average of 2,385.5. This significant gap positions the Gem State as one of the most secure regions in the United States for residents and visitors alike.

Violent vs. Property Crime

Property Crime Leads but Remains Historically Low

Property crime dominates the state landscape at 774.2 per 100,000, yet this remains dramatically lower than the national property crime figure of 2,015.7. Violent crime follows at 252.9 per 100,000, underscoring a environment where residents face fewer personal safety threats than most Americans.

Safest Counties

Franklin and Washington Counties Lead in Safety

Franklin County reports the state's lowest total crime rate at just 389.6 per 100,000 residents. Washington and Camas Counties follow closely, both maintaining exceptionally low rates under 450 per 100,000, reflecting the high security found in Idaho's rural communities.

Crime Hotspots

Understanding Localized Activity in Higher-Rate Areas

Clark County reports the state's highest total rate at 2,513.3 per 100,000, though small populations often cause sharp statistical fluctuations in rural areas. Nez Perce and Bannock Counties also see higher levels of activity, driven largely by property-related incidents in regional centers.

The Takeaway

A Secure Landscape for Idaho Residents

Idaho offers a high level of public safety with every major crime metric trending significantly lower than national benchmarks. Whether in the quietest counties or growing urban centers, the state's security profile remains consistently among the strongest in the country.

All Idaho Counties

CountySafety Score
Franklin County99/100
Camas County99/100
Washington County99/100
Clearwater County99/100
Madison County99/100
Fremont County99/100
Idaho County99/100
Teton County99/100
Butte County99/100
Caribou County99/100
Jefferson County99/100
Bear Lake County99/100
Blaine County99/100
Boundary County99/100
Gem County99/100
Lemhi County99/100
Lewis County99/100
Oneida County99/100
Boise County99/100
Elmore County99/100
Lincoln County99/100
Bonner County99/100
Gooding County99/100
Payette County98/100
Bingham County98/100
Custer County98/100
Power County98/100
Owyhee County98/100
Ada County98/100
Adams County98/100
Benewah County98/100
Cassia County98/100
Kootenai County98/100
Latah County98/100
Minidoka County98/100
Shoshone County98/100
Valley County98/100
Jerome County98/100
Twin Falls County98/100
Bonneville County98/100
Canyon County98/100
Bannock County97/100
Nez Perce County96/100
Clark County96/100

Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

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