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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$403,374

Cost of Crime™ for Cambridge, ID

In 2025, crime will cost $1,289 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cambridge 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 Cambridge, ID Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Cambridge ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Cambridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cambridge is 29.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cambridge Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cambridge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Cambridge, ID see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cambridge, ID

The total projected cost of crime in Cambridge for 2025 is $403,374. This translates to approximately $468 per resident and $1,289 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Cambridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cambridge Compared to Other Cities?

Cambridge, ID:	$468
Ketchum, ID:	$629
Meridian, ID:	$206
Idaho:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cambridge is $468 per year, which is $4 more than the national average and $139 more than Idaho's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cambridge:

In Ketchum, ID, crime costs $629 per person, which is $160 more than in Cambridge.
In Meridian, ID, crime costs $206 per person, which is $262 less than in Cambridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cambridge for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Cambridge	Cost per Cambridge Resident
Murder	$51,251	$60
Rape/Sexual Assault	$53,658	$62
Robbery	$2,895	$3
Assault	$146,587	$170
Kidnapping	$6,876	$8
Vehicle Theft	$1,156	$1
Burglary	$7,881	$9
Theft	$2,960	$3
Arson	$2,311	$3
Vandalism	$23,625	$27
Animal Cruelty	$624	$1
Drug Crimes	$73,228	$85
Identity Theft	$30,324	$35
Total Cost of Crime	$403,374	$468

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge totals $635,443 ($738 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,038,817 ($1,207 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 Cambridge 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Cambridge’s 861 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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Cambridge 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 Cambridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.928
Robbery	0.1069
Rape	1.028
Murder	0.0317
Total Violent Crime	7.095 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	0.6638
Vehicle Theft	0.0867
Burglary	1.009
Arson	0.1111
Total Property Crime	1.871 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1317
Drug Crimes	11.50
Vandalism	3.841
Identity Theft	4.550
Animal Cruelty	0.0979
Total "Other" Rate	20.12 (F)

Individual Cambridge Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Cambridge is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Cambridge.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Goodrich, ID	C	D	A+
Midvale, ID	B-	A	A+
Indian Valley, ID	D	C+	C-
Mesa, ID	D+	B+	C
Council, ID	D+	B-	B-
Fruitvale, ID	D+	B+	C
Pine, OR	C	C	B
Oxbow, OR	C-	C-	C+
Weiser, ID	D	D	C
Jonathan, ID	B+	B-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cambridge is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Radcliffe, IA	A	A	A
Ivyland, PA	A	A+	A+
Jekyll Island, GA	D-	D-	D-
Junction, OH	A-	B	B
Killarney Shores, MO	C	D	D
Laclede, ID	A-	B+	B+
Lake Church, WI	A	A+	A+
Palm, PA	B	C+	C+
Peterson, MN	B-	B-	B-
Pocataligo, GA	C	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Cambridge 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 Cambridge, ID average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Cambridge schools on SchoolGrade

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