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Idaho’s Safety Edge in 2026 | Boise News
Idaho’s safety record is impressively strong, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime the lowest in the country—despite a tiny uptick to 9.67 incidents per thousand. Residents are proactive about security, reflecting a community united in prioritizing peace of mind. Weiser, a small city of just over 6,000, topped the 2026 safest cities list, even outpacing Rexburg—which had held the title for four years—by having fewer property crimes than violent ones. Other top spots include Preston, Fruitland, and Rexburg, all backed by FBI data adjusted for population…
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