Jerome County Crime & Safety
Jerome County, Idaho
FBI UCRSafety Score
39/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
1385.1
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
318.7
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1066.4
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
39/100
Higher = safer
State avg 56/100
State Safety Rank
#38
of 44 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Jerome County, Idaho
Jerome County remains safer than national average
Jerome County carries a safety score of 97.8, which indicates it is safer than many jurisdictions across the country. Its total crime rate of 1,385.1 per 100K remains well below the national mark of 2,385.5.
Monitoring rates above state average
The county's total crime rate sits above the Idaho state average of 1,027.1 per 100K. This puts it in a more active category for local law enforcement compared to the state's most rural areas.
Higher activity than rural neighbors
Compared to nearby rural counties, Jerome sees a higher frequency of incidents per capita. It experiences 1,385.1 crimes per 100K, reflecting its position as a busier regional crossroads.
Property crime drives local statistics
Property crime reaching 1,066.4 incidents per 100K is the primary driver of the local crime rate. Violent crime sits at 318.7 per 100K, which is higher than the Idaho average of 252.9.
Strategic security for Jerome residents
Strengthening home security is a smart move given that property crime is the primary local concern. Installing visible cameras can help protect your assets and discourage opportunistic theft.
Crime Advisory: Jerome County
Safety Verdict
Jerome County has a safety score of 39/100, indicating a higher crime area with moderate overall crime (1385.1 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 318.7 per 100K and property crime at 1066.4 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime is notably higher.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 2 law enforcement agencies in Jerome County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Idaho, total crime is 35% above the Idaho average and its safety score is 17 points below the state mean.
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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.