Twin Falls, ID Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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27%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

16%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

36%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Twin Falls_{/100k people}	Idaho_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	863	n/a (estimate)	1,543	967	2,119
Murder	3	n/a	5.4	1.6	5.0
Rape	51	n/a	91.2	44.7	37.5
Robbery	5	n/a	8.9	7.0	60.6
Assault	174	n/a	311.1	177.3	256.1
Violent crime	233	n/a (estimate)	417	231	359
Burglary	54	n/a	96.5	116.2	229.2
Theft	530	n/a	947.6	552.6	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	46	n/a	82.2	67.4	258.8
Property crime	630	n/a (estimate)	1,126	736	1,760

Twin Falls crime map

The Twin Falls crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Twin Falls as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Twin Falls crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Twin Falls crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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An Overview of Crime Rates in Twin Falls, ID

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Twin Falls crime rate is 27.2% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Twin Falls, there were 233 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 417 per 100,000 individuals, 16% higher than the national average. Additionally, Twin Falls recorded 630 property crimes, amounting to 1126 per 100,000 residents, 36% lower than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Twin Falls?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Twin Falls. Based on the results of the surveys (42 responses), 31% of people felt that there was very little crime in Twin Falls and felt safe walking alone at night. While 69% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Twin Falls a Safe Place to Live?

Is Twin Falls a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Twin Falls has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 27%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 2.36 daily incidents, encompassing 0.64 violent crimes and 1.73 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Twin Falls as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Twin Falls Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Twin Falls crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Twin Falls has decreased by 20.6% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 14% and property crime has decreased by 22.8%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Twin Falls

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Twin Falls, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 2%, which differs from the national average of 4.9%.

Twin Falls has a population density of 2680.1 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 90.6 people per square mile. High population density cities are often large urban hubs teeming with diverse economic opportunities. Within these environments, income disparities can become pronounced, leading to higher poverty levels. This economic divide may contribute to an uptick in property crimes and, occasionally, violent crimes. In contrast, areas characterized by low population density typically exhibit lower Twin Falls crime rates.

High cost of living can lead to economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When people struggle to make ends meet due to high housing costs, healthcare expenses, or other basic necessities, they may be more inclined to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. On the flipside, cities that have a lower cost of living, could see a reduced crime rate. In Twin Falls, the cost of living is 5.74% lower than the national average.

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Crime Quick Facts

Twin Falls crime rates are 27% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Twin Falls are 16% higher than the national average
In Twin Falls you have a 1 in 65 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Twin Falls is safer than 26% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Twin Falls has decreased by 20%

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Daily Crime In Twin Falls (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Twin Falls, Idaho is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Twin Falls are 1.60 times more than the Idaho average and 1.37 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Twin Falls are 1.81 times more than than Idaho and 1.16 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Twin Falls are 1.53 times more than than Idaho and 1.56 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Twin Falls (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Twin Falls, Idaho compared to other areas of Idaho, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Twin Falls safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Twin Falls is safer than 9% of Idaho cities, and 26% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Idaho, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Twin Falls. At this time, Twin Falls sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Twin Falls

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Twin Falls is 1 in 241

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Twin Falls is 1 in 89

The chance of being a victim of crime in Twin Falls is 1 in 65

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Twin Falls, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 241. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 89 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Twin Falls is 1 in 65.

Year Over Year Crime In Twin Falls (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Twin Falls is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Twin Falls has increased by 6% and the rate of property crime in Twin Falls has decreased by 27%. The total crime rate in Twin Falls has decreased by 20% year to year.

Twin Falls police department

Item	Twin Falls	Idaho	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	96	1,868	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.1	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 96 Twin Falls police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 12.2% less than the Idaho average and 34.2% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Idaho

State	Total offenders	Idaho_/100K	National_/100K
Idaho	4,932	333	266

There are a total of 4,932 sex offenders in Idaho. This yields a total of 333 sex offenders in Idaho per 100,000 residents which is 25% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Kimberly, ID	4,119	53	356	409
Filer, ID	2,935	99	316	416
Buhl, ID	4,608	84	336	420
Hansen, ID	1,366	106	339	445
Wendell, ID	2,832	230	494	724
Jerome, ID	12,101	112	694	806
Hollister, ID	317	302	961	1,263
Twin Falls, ID	51,144	417	1,126	1,543

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dunwoody, GA	51,076	224	3,273	3,497
Mishawaka, IN	51,230	236	2,570	2,806
North Bethesda, MD	51,238	181	886	1,067
Lakewood, OH	51,262	142	1,141	1,283
Plainfield, NJ	51,295	411	1,610	2,021
Twin Falls, ID	51,144	417	1,126	1,543

Source: The Twin Falls, ID crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.