Idaho’s Safest Cities of 2025

Cathy Habas
Mar 17, 2025
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Here are the 10 Safest Cities in Idaho for 2025

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According to our latest State of Safety survey, Idaho residents saw an uptick in gun violence while other crime levels decreased slightly or stayed the same. Most Idahoans feel safe in The Gem State (70%) and were some of the least likely Americans to have experienced property crime or package theft in the 2025 reporting year.

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Do people feel safe in Idaho? Survey insights for 2025

Bar chart comparing how safe Idaho residents feel, with 70% feeling safe versus the 48% national average.

Bar chart comparing how safe Idaho residents feel, with 70% feeling safe versus the 48% national average. Image: SafeWise

We didn't have enough data to accurately calculate statewide crime rates this year, but our annual State of Safety survey helps us look at trends in crime experiences and concerns.

Seven in 10 Idahoans feels safe in the state, which is the second highest confidence level behind Nebraska. About 39% told us they worry about crime and safety in general on a daily basis, which is the fifth-lowest percentage in the nation. Low levels of concern aren't surprising considering our survey respondents didn't experience an increase in property crime, violent crime, or package theft in the 8 months prior to our survey. 

However, residents of Idaho are among those most likely to believe crime is increasing (ID 65%, US 61%), and their adoption of new security and safety measures rose from 32% to 38% year over year. 

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Property crime in Idaho: Fear vs. reality

Idaho residents report increasing concerns about property crime and package theft despite no increase in experiences. 

  • 23% of Idahoans experienced property crime in the 8 months prior to our survey, which is the same percentage as last year and lower than the national average of 27%.
  • 34% of Idaho respondents said they experienced package theft in the 8 months prior to our survey, down 1 percentage point from the previous year.
  • Idahoans' property crime concerns jumped from 36% to 49% year over year, while package theft concerns increased from 42% to 46%. These percentages still fall below the national averages (54% for property crime, 52% for package theft).
  • Of the Idaho residents who use some form of property protection, firearms are the most popular at 46%, followed by security cameras (39%) and guard dogs (37%).
"I got a 100 lb. German Shepherd. This dog has hearing beyond anything I have ever experienced. As long as he is here in the house I have no worries."
—Idaho resident*

Concerns about cyber crime in Idaho

  • 73% of Idahoans are concerned about cyber crime (US 69%).
  • 40% said they had experienced a cyber crime in the 8 months prior to our survey (US 33%).
  • 46% of Idaho residents use anti-virus protection—the highest percentage in the nation (US 34%).
  • 24% of Idahoans use a password manager—the second highest percentage in the nation (US 18%).
"After having my bank account hacked and emptied, it was a complete wake up call for me. All the time it took to get my bills switched over to the new account was nerve-wracking."
—Idaho resident*

What security measures do Idahoans use most?

Top security measures used in Idaho: firearms, guard dogs, and security cameras, compared to national trends.

Top security measures used in Idaho: firearms, guard dogs, and security cameras, compared to national trends. Image: SafeWise

What crimes are Idaho residents concerned about most?

Bar chart of top crime concerns in Idaho, showing violent crime, property crime, gun violence, and package theft rates.

Bar chart of top crime concerns in Idaho, showing violent crime, property crime, gun violence, and package theft rates. Image: SafeWise

Violent crime in Idaho: Fear vs. reality

According to our State of Safety survey, Idahoans encountered the same level of violent crime year over year, with 14% of our respondents reporting first-hand experiences. However, concern about violent crime increased over the same time period.

  • 56% of Idahoans are highly concerned about violent crime, up from 31% the previous year.
  • The percentage of Idahoans who experienced violent crime in the 8 months prior to our survey matches the national average (14%). 
  • Half of Idaho's safest cities reported a year over year decrease in violent crime.
  • 46% of Idaho residents use some form of personal protection (US 35%), which is the fifth highest percentage in the nation.
  • Idahoans prefer to protect themselves with pocket knives (27%), firearms (22%), and pepper spray (20%).
"My biggest safety security concern in the past year was while shopping at a store and someone stealing my purse."
—Idaho resident*

Attitudes about gun violence in Idaho

  • Half of the Idaho residents we surveyed say they worry about gun violence, jumping from 29% last year (US 57%).
  • Experience with gun violence in the 8 months prior to the survey jumped from 9% to 13% (11% US).
  • Idaho residents' gun violence experiences increased 550% over the last two years (from 2% to 13%).
  • No mass shootings took place in Idaho in 2024.
"My biggest concern is guns. Why are kids getting to the parents guns so easily."
—Idaho resident*

*Quotes collected from our latest State of Safety survey.

A closer look at the safest cities in Idaho

For the purposes of this report, the terms “dangerous” and “safest” refer explicitly to crime rates as calculated from FBI crime data—no other characterization of any community is implied or intended.

  • Rexburg is the safest city in Idaho for the fourth year in a row.
  • Weiser (#2) and Fruitland (#3) held onto their rankings from last year.
  • Fruitland and Moscow reported zero murders, rapes, and robberies. 
  • Half of the safest cities reported 10 or fewer violent crimes. 
  • Rexburg, Middleton, Post Falls, and Jerome saw a decline in both violent crime and property crime.
  • Meridian's population is over 135,000—a testament to its track record for minimizing per capita crime.
  • Preston is the only city to report zero motor vehicle thefts.

The 10 safest cities in Idaho

Map of the safest cities in Idaho for 2025, listing top 10 ranked cities based on SafeWise crime data.

Map of the safest cities in Idaho for 2025, listing top 10 ranked cities based on SafeWise crime data. Image: SafeWise

#1
Rexburg
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  • Circle Population
    Population
    40,992
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    0.5, 1.0, 0.4
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    2.9, 4.2, 4.2
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Weiser, Idaho
#2
Weiser
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-0-
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    6,041
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.7, 1.3, N/A
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.8, 3.5, N/A
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Fruitland, Idaho
#3
Fruitland
(
-0-
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    7,083
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.0, 0.9, N/A
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    6.6, 7.2, N/A
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Preston, Idaho
#4
Preston
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+1
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    6,186
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.6, 1.3, 0.7
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    4.5, 5.9, 7.2
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Meridian, Idaho
#5
Meridian
(
+2
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    135,239
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.5, 1.3, 1.7
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    5.0, 6.4, 7.3
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Map of Rathdrum, Idaho, one of the safest cities in 2025, showing its location.
#6
Rathdrum
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NEW
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    11,411
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    0.7, N/A, N/A
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    8.9, N/A, N/A
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Middleton, Idaho
#7
Middleton
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+4
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    11,244
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.3, 2.1, 1.0
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    6.3, 7.8, 5.4
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Post Falls, Idaho
#8
Post Falls
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+5
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    46,927
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.3, 1.9, N/A
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    9.3, 10.5, N/A
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Moscow, Idaho
#9
Moscow
(
+3
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    26,625
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    0.2, 0.8, 0.4
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    14.7, 13.0, 16.4
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Jerome, Idaho
#10
Jerome
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+9
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    13,382
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.9, 3.5, 3.4,
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    7.0, 10.4, 9.8
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime

How we determined the safest cities

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FBI Crime Data Explorer, "Documents & Downloads." Accessed March 17, 2025.

  • 2023 Crime in the United States Annual Reports
    • Offenses Known to Law Enforcement
  • 2023 NIBRS Estimation Tables

Bureau of Justice Statistics, "National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)." Accessed March 17, 2025.

Gun Violence Archive, "Mass Shootings." Accessed March 17, 2025.

Cathy Habas
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With over eight years of experience as a content writer, Cathy has a knack for untangling complex information. Her natural curiosity and ability to empathize help Cathy offer insightful, friendly advice. She believes in empowering readers who may not feel confident about a purchase, project, or topic. Cathy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Indiana University Southeast and began her professional writing career immediately after graduation. She is a certified Safe Sleep Ambassador and has contributed to sites like Safety.com, Reviews.com, Hunker, and Thumbtack. Cathy’s pride and joy is her Appaloosa “Chacos.” She also likes to crochet while watching stand-up comedy specials on Netflix.

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