Boise, ID Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Boise Crime

Is Boise, ID safe in 2026?

Boise earns a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) in 2026, making it one of the safer mid-sized cities in the American West. Across the 37 neighborhoods analyzed, 97.3% — or 36 out of 37 — received a Grade A, and the remaining neighborhood, Liberty Park, still holds a solid B+. That means 100% of Boise neighborhoods fall into the "safe" category (combined A and B grades). Neighborhoods like Centennial, Quail Ridge, Warm Springs Mesa, and Harris Ranch all earned the top mark of A+, reflecting extremely low criminal activity. By any statistical measure, Boise is a very safe place to live, work, and visit.

What is the crime rate in Boise, ID?

Boise's overall crime performance is captured in its Overall Crime Grade of B+, while the city-wide neighborhood safety rating reaches a full A (Very Safe). The grade distribution tells the story clearly: 97.3% of neighborhoods are Grade A, and just 2.7% — one neighborhood — is Grade B. No neighborhood in Boise received a C, D, or F grade. The areas with comparatively higher (though still safe) activity include Liberty Park (B+), Downtown Boise (A-), West End (A-), Morris Hill (A-), and Central Bench (A-) — all of which still rank well above average nationally. Boise's low poverty rate of 12% and unemployment rate of 4.7% correlate with its consistently strong safety grades across neighborhoods.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Boise?

Ten neighborhoods in Boise achieved the highest possible safety grade of A+ in 2026. Here is how they break down by key data points:

• Warm Springs Mesa — Grade A+, median household income $147,109, population 705
• Harris Ranch — Grade A+, median household income $143,141, population 1,276
• Highlands — Grade A+, median household income $133,107, population 3,756
• Central Foothills — Grade A+, median household income $114,455, population 1,361
• Centennial — Grade A+, median household income $112,896, population 10,494
• Century Farm — Grade A+, median household income $103,486, population 784
• Glenwood Rim — Grade A+, median household income $102,459, population 898
• Quail Ridge — Grade A+, median household income $119,583, population 192
• Southwest Ada — Grade A+, median household income $96,350, population 30,259
• Somerset — Grade A+, median household income $86,317, population 319

Notably, Southwest Ada stands out as the largest A+ neighborhood with over 30,000 residents, demonstrating that safety at scale is achievable in Boise. All ten A+ neighborhoods have median incomes above the city median of $63,778, ranging from $86,317 in Somerset to $147,109 in Warm Springs Mesa.

Which areas of Boise have higher crime?

Even Boise's highest-crime areas are statistically safe by national standards. The five neighborhoods with comparatively elevated crime grades are: Liberty Park (B+), West End (A-), Morris Hill (A-), Downtown Boise (A-), and Central Bench (A-). Liberty Park is the only neighborhood in the city graded below A-, and at a B+ it still represents a high level of safety. Downtown Boise's A- grade is consistent with urban core patterns seen in most cities, where foot traffic and commercial density tend to correlate with slightly higher incident rates. Importantly, 0% of Boise neighborhoods received a C, D, or F grade — meaning there are no high-crime zones in the city by the grading scale used here.

Is Boise a good place to live in 2026?

The data strongly supports Boise as a top-tier city for quality of life in 2026. Consider these key figures: a median household income of $63,778, a median home value of $282,856, and a median rent of $1,009 — offering relative affordability compared to many western U.S. cities. The unemployment rate of 4.7% and a poverty rate of 12% reflect a functioning, stable local economy. On the safety side, 100% of neighborhoods are graded A or B, with 97.3% earning an A. With a population of approximately 407,550 and a population density of just 1,047 people per square mile, Boise offers a spacious, livable environment. Whether you are drawn to the A+ safety of Highlands or the larger community of Southwest Ada, the data consistently points to Boise as one of Idaho's most desirable places to call home.