Jerome, ID Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Jerome Police Department serves the city of Jerome, ID in Jerome County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 609 violent crimes and 695 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.2 per 100k residents, which is 22.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 22.4 per 100k, 86.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate82.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents695 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents507 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.2 | B | 609 | 106.2 | -22.6% |
| Property Crime | 22.4 | A | 695 | 163.6 | -86.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.9 | B | 155 | 22.3 | -32.8% |
| Larceny | 22.4 | A | 507 | 116.4 | -80.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buhl | 15 miles | D 148.4 | A 42.4 | Violent: 80.5% higher Property: 89.1% higher |
| Gooding | 18 miles | D 134.2 | A 26.8 | Violent: 63.2% higher Property: 19.7% higher |
| Wendell | 23 miles | F 203.2 | A 33.9 | Violent: 147.2% higher Property: 51.0% higher |
| Hagerman | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Twin Falls | 27 miles | C 99.2 | A 73.9 | Violent: 20.7% higher Property: 229.8% higher |