The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Boundary County, ID: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Boundary County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Boundary County.

 

Boundary County, ID Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
A+
Other Crime Grade
D

$5.17 million

Cost of Crime™ for Boundary County, ID

In 2025, crime will cost $1,052 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Boundary County in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Boundary County, ID Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US county. Boundary County ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of counties but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to Boundary County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Boundary County is 28.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Boundary County Residents generally consider the north part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Boundary County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northeast areas to 1 in 45 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Boundary County, ID see the most incidents - about 105 per year. In contrast, the west part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Boundary County, ID

The total projected cost of crime in Boundary County for 2025 is $5,172,859. This translates to approximately $409 per resident and $1,052 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Boundary County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Boundary County Compared to Other Counties?

Boundary County, ID: $409
Bonneville County, ID: $345
Ada County, ID: $263
Idaho: $330
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Boundary County is $409 per year, which is $55 less than the national average and $79 more than Idaho's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Boundary County:
  • In Bonneville County, ID, crime costs $345 per person, which is $64 less than in Boundary County.
  • In Ada County, ID, crime costs $263 per person, which is $146 less than in Boundary County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Boundary County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Boundary County
Cost per Boundary County Resident
Murder
$859,349
$68
Rape/Sexual Assault
$717,793
$57
Robbery
$56,283
$4
Assault
$1.31 million
$103
Kidnapping
$66,121
$5
Vehicle Theft
$99,221
$8
Burglary
$278,252
$22
Theft
$367,306
$29
Arson
$25,879
$2
Vandalism
$374,315
$30
Animal Cruelty
$6,844
$1
Drug Crimes
$928,625
$73
Identity Theft
$86,430
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$5,172,859
$409

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Boundary County, ID

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Boundary County totals $9,492,120 ($750 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,664,979 ($1,159 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Boundary County crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Boundary County has 6, have the same problem. Of Boundary County’s 12,652 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Boundary County Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Boundary County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.596
Robbery
0.1414
Rape
0.9357
Murder
0.0361
Total Violent Crime
4.709 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.606
Vehicle Theft
0.5064
Burglary
2.425
Arson
0.0847
Total Property Crime
8.622 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0862
Drug Crimes
9.923
Vandalism
4.141
Identity Theft
0.8826
Animal Cruelty
0.0731
Total "Other" Rate
15.11 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Boundary County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Boundary County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A-
A+
C+
D-
B
B-
C+
C+
C
C+
D+
B+
B
B+
D+
D+
D
C-
C-
D+
F
F
F
D+
D
C-
D-
D-
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Boundary County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
B+
B+
A-
B
B
D-
D-
D-
D-
F
F
D
B-
B-
A
A
A
B
C-
C-
C-
D-
D-
B
B+
B+
A-
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Boundary County is less safe than the Idaho state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Boundary County, ID average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Boundary County schools on SchoolGrade

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