Idaho is widely known for its stunning mountain landscapes, outdoor recreation, and growing communities. From the vibrant streets of Boise to the breathtaking scenery of the Sawtooth Mountains, the Gem State attracts residents and visitors seeking a high quality of life.
While Idaho remains one of the safer states in the nation overall, some cities continue to experience higher rates of violent crime than others. Understanding where crime rates are elevated can help residents, travelers, and prospective movers make more informed decisions.
Quick Guide
- State: Idaho
- Ranking Criteria: Violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Crimes Included: Assault, robbery, rape, and homicide
- Largest City on List: Boise
- Highest Violent Crime Rate:Garden City
- Data Focus: Violent crime statistics and public safety trends
- Source: areavibes
This ranking highlights the 10 most dangerous cities in Idaho based on reported violent crime rates per 100,000 residents. The data includes offenses such as assault, robbery, rape, and homicide.
10. Boise
- Population: 234,372
- 294 violent crimes per 100k
- violent crimes per day: 0.80
- chance of being a victim: 1 in 340
- Total Crimes / 100k: 1,404
Rounding out our list at #10 is Boise, ID. With a population of 234,372 and a violent crime rate of 294 per 100,000 people (27% higher than the Idaho average), some parts of Boise are incredible unsafe.
The violent crime rate consists of 206 counts of assault, 16 counts of robbery, 71 counts of rape and 1 counts of homicide. Residents can expect to have a 1 in 340 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime.
9. Payette
- Population: 7,854
- 296 violent crimes per 100k
- violent crimes per day: 0.81
- chance of being a victim: 1 in 338
- Total Crimes / 100k: 1,286
Economic conditions, education, social environment, law enforcement and urbanization can all have an impact on crime rates. Feeling the effects of most of those issues, Payette, ID comes in as the 9th most dangerous city in Idaho with a violent crime rate of 296 per 100,000 people.…