Idaho is still one of the safest places to settle down and raise a family. Idaho in 2024 might be busier and growing, but shout out to our law enforcement for enduring the population boom and keeping us safe.

Bad things can happen anywhere

Considering how safe Idaho is, it's important to remember that bad things like crime can happen anywhere. You could live in one of the safest corners of the country and someone could still have the urge to do something they're not supposed to.

There are plenty of resources out there on how to stay safe and protect yourself in Idaho but we came across one tool that we found interesting - a map of gang territory in Idaho.

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We came across the post on Reddit and when we dived in, we were mesmerized. Funny enough, if you were to just scroll by the map, you wouldn't notice anything. But, if you click the map like we did you might be shocked at some of the areas gangs are allegedly in control of.

Who made this map?

The map was created using Google Maps and appears to have been created by a user who goes by "Alex_tries" and was shared by Reddit user u/AudienceGlum4094 in the r/hoodmap subreddit.

Knowing that we have to take the map with a grain of salt as it's not "official."

Still, this information came from somewhere so we have to believe there is at least an ounce of truth in this map. The map was also posted just three months ago so it's still relatively "current."

Map Reveals Where Gangs Are Operating In Idaho

We came across a map on Reddit that allegedly shows where gangs are operating in Idaho.

Gallery Credit: Chris Cardenas

If you want to check out the map and explore the gangs of Idaho, you can check out that out here. Also, there are a few gangs listed on that map that you need to know about and what they stand for. Let's start with the Sureños Gang...

Everything You Need To Know About The Sureños Gang

Now, let's look at the Sureños gang which also operates in Idaho, California, and Utah.

Gallery Credit: Chris Cardenas

Everything You Need To Know About The Norteños Gang

Let's look at the Norteños gang which operates in Idaho, California, and Utah.

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Everything You Need to Know About The SVC Gang in Idaho

Here is everything you need to know about Severely Violent Criminals (SVC), a gang that resides in Idaho.

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