Lava Hot Springs, ID has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 16.7 compared to the US average of 22.7. This may be attributed to the small population and tight-knit community in the area. However, the property crime rate in Lava Hot Springs is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 32.4 compared to 35.4. This could be due to the influx of tourists who visit the town for its natural hot springs and outdoor activities. Despite these statistics, Lava Hot Springs remains a relatively safe community, especially with its close proximity to nature and outdoor recreational opportunities. As a resident of Lava Hot Springs, I feel fortunate to live in a town with a lower rate of violent crime and am grateful for the strong sense of community that helps to keep the area safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lava Hot Springs violent crime is 16.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Lava Hot Springs property crime is 32.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Soda Springs, Idaho. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Soda Springs, Idaho. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.