Camas County Crime & Safety

Camas County has a total crime rate of 441.3 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (88.3 per 100K) and property crimes (353.0 per 100K).

Camas County has a safety score of 82/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #3 out of 44 counties in Idaho for safety (1 = safest).

Camas County significantly outperforms the state safety score average of 98.4. With only one agency reporting, the data suggests a very peaceful environment, though the small sample size warrants careful review.

Violent crime is rare at 88.3 per 100K, and property crime sits at a low 353.0. This translates to an incredibly safe environment where major incidents are infrequent.

Crime data for Camas County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Camas County has a safety score of 82/100, which is above the Idaho average of 56/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.