Kootenai County Sees Crime Numbers Drop

In 2024, Kootenai County saw a notable decline in reported crimes, marking a significant shift from previous years.

Crime Statistics

• Total Offenses: 7,079 (down from 7,984 in 2023, nearly 10% decrease)
• Lowest Recorded: 6,022 in 2020

Common Crimes

• Drug-Related:
• Narcotic Violations: 1,335
• Drug Equipment Cases: 1,220
• Other Common Crimes:
• Simple Assaults: 1,244
• Thefts: 1,210

Violent Crimes

• Murder: 1
• Rapes: 61
• Statutory Rapes: 9
• Weapons Law Violations: 126
• Animal Cruelty: 14

Other Notable Crimes

• DUI Cases: 529 (decrease of 137, including 5 juvenile drivers)
• Disorderly Conduct: 190
• Nonviolent Family Offenses: 115
• Liquor Law Violations: 314 (increase of 177)

Arrests

• Total Arrests: 6,420 (8% decrease from previous year)
• Juvenile Arrests: 680 (down from 900)
• Arrest Rate: 3,397 per 100,000 residents
• Lowest Arrests: 5,034 in 2020
• Highest Arrests: 6,979 in 2023

Statewide Statistics

• Total Offenses: 72,012 (4.8% decrease)
• Property Crimes: 27,489
• Thefts: 11,229
• Property Destructions: 5,782
• Frauds: 5,097
• Crimes Against Society: Primarily drug-related
• Narcotic Violations: 12,813
• Drug Equipment Violations: 11,327
• Simple Assaults: 11,149

Violent Crimes Statewide

• Murders: 30
• Rapes: 636
• Human Trafficking: 13
• Commercial Sex Acts: 11
• Involuntary Servitude: 2