With its energetic but not frenetic pace of life, its modern tree-lined boulevards and historic charm, Boise has a way of making visitors feel right at home. The city is often praised as one of America’s most livable, and many of its nearly 200,000 residents would also say it is among the country’s most lovable. Boise boasts a low incidence of violent crime and theft, even for a small city. For those interested in the specific numbers on safety in Boise, the City of Boise police department keeps detailed statistics on annual crime and has made them available on the web .  

That said, Boise is still a sizeable city with all the safety issues inherent in urban life anywhere, so have fun but always exercise caution and discretion—keep an eye on your children and bags at all times, know where you’re going before heading out for the night, don’t carry around large amounts of cash. Use common sense and touring Boise is likely just as safe as walking down your own home street.