Idaho Falls, ID Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho Falls Crime

What overall crime grade does Idaho Falls receive, and what does that mean?

Idaho Falls earns an overall crime grade of B+, which places it well above average in safety compared to similarly sized U.S. cities. Based on the most recent 90-day incident window (1,870 total reported incidents across a population of 101,326), that works out to roughly 18.5 incidents per 1,000 residents — a rate that many Midwest and Mountain West cities would envy. The B+ grade reflects a city that has real, trackable crime activity but manages it at a level that keeps most neighborhoods livable and relatively low-risk.

What types of crime are most common in Idaho Falls right now?

Looking at the last 90 days of incident data, assault is the single largest category at 26% of all reported incidents (480 of 1,870 total). Theft follows at 18% (340 incidents), and arrests — many tied to the above offense types — also account for 18% (339 incidents). DUI and traffic-related incidents make up 17% (324 incidents), which is notably high and reflects a statewide pattern of impaired-driving enforcement. Burglary represents 9% (160 incidents), while weapons offenses (5%, 102 incidents), vandalism (4%, 72 incidents), and drug offenses (3%, 53 incidents) round out the picture. Property-related crime — theft plus burglary combined — accounts for roughly 27% of all incidents, slightly outpacing the assault category when viewed together.

How does the assault rate in Idaho Falls compare to other crime types?

Assault's 26% share of total incidents is the highest of any single crime category tracked over the past 90 days, which may sound alarming but needs context. Many assault reports in cities this size include simple assault (pushing, verbal altercations that escalate) rather than aggravated or armed assault. The weapons offense category — a more direct indicator of serious violent crime — stands at just 5% of incidents (102 cases over 90 days). That ratio suggests the majority of assault incidents are lower-severity. Still, residents in higher-density corridors of the city should be aware that assault is the most frequently logged incident type.

Is Idaho Falls safe compared to national averages?

With a B+ crime grade and a 90-day incident rate of approximately 18.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, Idaho Falls performs favorably against the national average for cities in the 100,000–150,000 population range. The city's unemployment rate of 3.7% and median household income of $56,590 correlate with lower chronic crime drivers. The poverty rate of 12.6% is near the national median, meaning economic stress is present but not extreme. Taken together, these indicators support the B+ grade — Idaho Falls is safer than most comparably sized cities, though not crime-free.

What are the safest areas in Idaho Falls?

While crime incidents are distributed across the city, areas on the west and south sides of Idaho Falls — including neighborhoods adjacent to the Ammon border and the South Woodruff corridor — tend to see fewer reported incidents per block relative to the downtown core and older north-side neighborhoods. The downtown Snake River area sees higher foot traffic and correspondingly higher theft and DUI incident concentrations. Suburban zones toward the Iona and Ucon edges of the metro also report lower incident densities. For any specific block-level analysis, the interactive crime map on this page lets you filter by incident type and date range.

How prevalent is DUI and traffic crime in Idaho Falls?

DUI and traffic-related incidents account for 17% of all reported incidents over the past 90 days — 324 cases, nearly matching the theft category (18%). This is a meaningful share of total crime activity and suggests that impaired or reckless driving is a significant public-safety concern in Idaho Falls. Late-night hours along major arterials like Broadway Avenue and Holmes Avenue tend to concentrate these incidents. If you commute or drive frequently, awareness of high-DUI corridors visible on the crime map can help you plan safer travel times.

How serious is burglary in Idaho Falls?

Burglary accounts for 9% of recent incidents — 160 cases over 90 days, or roughly 1.8 burglaries per day citywide. While that figure demands attention, it must be weighed against the city's population of 101,326 and its median home value of $179,064. Residential burglaries tend to cluster in areas with lower owner-occupancy rates and higher rental density, where median rent of $787/month points to more transient housing stock. Securing entry points and participating in neighborhood watch programs — particularly in the older north-side and downtown-adjacent rental corridors — remains the most effective individual countermeasure.

Is Idaho Falls a good place to live given its crime data?

Yes — the data supports Idaho Falls as a genuinely livable city. A B+ overall crime grade, a low unemployment rate of 3.7%, affordable housing (median home value $179,064), and a median rent of just $787/month combine to make Idaho Falls attractive for families, young professionals, and retirees. The 1,870 incidents logged over 90 days span a wide range of severity — from vandalism (4%, 72 incidents) and drug offenses (3%, 53 incidents) to more serious assault and burglary categories — meaning the raw count overstates day-to-day risk for most residents. Choosing a neighborhood with lower incident density, visible on the crime map, further improves your personal safety outlook.