Benewah County, ID Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Benewah County in ID is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 417 violent crimes and 363 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.4 per 100k residents, which is 11.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 65.4 per 100k, 60.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate118.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents417 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate65.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents363 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents278 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 118.4 | C | 417 | 106.2 | +11.4% |
| Property Crime | 65.4 | A | 363 | 163.6 | -60.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 9 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.6 | A | 134 | 22.3 | -56.8% |
| Burglary | 9.6 | A | 43 | 24.0 | -60.0% |
| Larceny | 51.0 | A | 278 | 116.4 | -56.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.8 | A | 37 | 22.2 | -78.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Benewah County Sheriff's Office
St. Maries Police Department
St. Maries, ID