Located in southern Idaho, the small town of Murtaugh has recently made headlines for its relatively low crime rates compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest statistics, the town's violent crime rate stands at 15.1, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this does not mean that Murtaugh is completely free from crime. In fact, the town's property crime rate of 28.9 is still higher than the US average of 35.4. This means that while Murtaugh may be a relatively safe community, it is not immune to criminal activity. The town's law enforcement and residents continue to work together to keep crime rates low and maintain a peaceful community for all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Murtaugh violent crime is 15.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Murtaugh property crime is 28.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Murtaugh, Idaho does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Kimberly, Idaho. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Kimberly, Idaho. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.