Report Idaho had lowest property crime rate

Idaho holds the title for the lowest property crime rate in the nation, according to SafeHome. org's recent analysis of FBI data. The report highlights that Moscow, despite the tragic 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, has the lowest violent crime rate in the state at just 15 incidents per 100,000 residents. Rigby and St. Anthony follow, with violent crime rates of 35 and 51, respectively.

The analysis reassures residents that Moscow remains a safe community despite the media coverage surrounding the murders. In contrast, cities with the highest violent crime rates include Garden City, Parma, and Rupert, with rates ranging from 507 to 664 incidents per 100,000. The report also notes that Idaho ranks fourth nationally for gun ownership, with gun-related deaths being 30% higher than the national average, primarily due to suicides. This data underscores the complexity of crime in Idaho, where property crime remains low, yet gun-related deaths present a significant public health concern. The findings provide a nuanced view of safety in Idaho, particularly in the wake of high-profile incidents.