Moscow, ID Crime

Moscow, ID is a relatively safe city when it comes to crime. The violent crime rate in Moscow is 9.7, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Property crime in Moscow is also low at 37, while the US average for this type of crime is 35.4. These statistics demonstrate that living in Moscow provides residents with a secure and peaceful environment to live their lives.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Moscow violent crime is 9.7. (The US average is 22.7)

Moscow property crime is 37.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Moscow, ID Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	87.5	0	43.7	14.6	29.2	2857.6	413.1	2361.9	82.6
2001	78.2	0	32.2	27.6	18.4	2521.2	317.4	2153.1	50.6
2002	117.8	4.5	31.7	22.7	58.9	2791.5	203.9	2501.5	86.1
2003	36.2	0	9.1	9.1	18.1	3034.3	321.5	2622.2	90.6
2004	94.9	4.5	13.6	9	67.8	2755.8	271.1	2398.9	85.8
2005	80.1	0	13.4	8.9	57.9	2332.7	338.3	1918.7	75.7
2007	80	4.4	8.9	13.3	53.3	2253	222.2	1986.4	44.4
2008	85.2	0	17	17	51.1	2505.3	259.9	2181.5	63.9
2009	101.6	4.1	48.8	4.1	44.7	2231.3	321.1	1837.1	73.2
2010	81.5	0	20.4	8.1	53	2268.8	329.9	1861.5	77.4
2011	79	4.2	12.5	12.5	49.9	2975.5	457.1	2456.1	62.3
2012	132	0	12.4	16.5	103.1	2767.8	375.4	2301.7	90.7
2013	101.2	4	32.4	8.1	56.6	3030.7	469.4	2456.1	105.2
2014	48.6	0	4	4	40.5	2845.6	356.2	2408.4	81
2015	64	12	0	12	40	2180.1	280	1864.1	36
2016	71.1	0	7.9	4	59.3	1916.5	280.6	1572.7	63.2
2017	132.9	0	31.3	19.5	82.1	2475	336.3	2064.4	74.3
2018	51.3	0	15.8	0	35.5	1554.9	217.1	1294.4	43.4
2019	26.9	0	3.8	0	23.1	1326	203.7	1095.4	26.9

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Pullman, WA	121.4	789.4	30,206	8	2019
Colton, WA	0.0	0.0	437	13	2014
Palouse, WA	0.0	486.4	1,028	13	2013
Uniontown, WA	0.0	571.4	350	14	2001
Colfax, WA	246.9	2,433.9	2,860	20	2015

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Pullman, WA	121.4	789.4	30,206	8	2019
Lewiston, ID	127.5	2,900.0	31,550	23	2019
Cheney, WA	308.7	1,614.9	10,756	59	2019
Liberty Lake, WA	72.4	1,503.2	7,709	65	2019
Post Falls, ID	190.7	1,641.0	17,608	68	2019

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JPublius · Moscow, ID

Moscow...maybe. A few things to consider.

Over 4 years ago

I paused to reread my comments below. What was missing is the heart of the matter, which I’d like to explain now before you read my experience and opinion. While I More

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Jim · Moscow, ID

Moscow Palouse area AOk

Over 4 years ago

Moved to Moscow, ID in retirement. Great to leave Seattle and whacky WA state Gov. Small quaint town. Christian based safe place. Housing is hard to come by. Based upon More

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A.C. · Potlatch, ID

Gentrifying at light speed

Over 5 years ago

Development is only a good thing when it's beneficial for the whole community. Lived here for 36 years. It's changed from a strong, middle class community with a More

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Moscow, ID Crime

Moscow violent crime is 9.7. (The US average is 22.7)

Moscow property crime is 37.0. (The US average is 35.4)

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Moscow violent crime is 9.7. (The US average is 22.7)

Moscow property crime is 37.0. (The US average is 35.4)

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