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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$211,761

Cost of Crime™ for Castleford, ID

In 2025, crime will cost $1,108 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Castleford ranks in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 43% of cities but less safe than 57%. This analysis applies only to Castleford's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Castleford is 26.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Castleford Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Castleford varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Castleford, ID see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Castleford, ID

The total projected cost of crime in Castleford for 2025 is $211,761. This translates to approximately $436 per resident and $1,108 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Castleford. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Castleford, ID:	$436
Ketchum, ID:	$629
Meridian, ID:	$206
Idaho:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Castleford is $436 per year, which is $28 less than the national average and $106 more than Idaho's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Castleford:

In Ketchum, ID, crime costs $629 per person, which is $193 more than in Castleford.
In Meridian, ID, crime costs $206 per person, which is $229 less than in Castleford

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Castleford	Cost per Castleford Resident
Murder	$68,846	$142
Rape/Sexual Assault	$27,690	$57
Robbery	$2,438	$5
Assault	$32,243	$66
Kidnapping	$4,888	$10
Vehicle Theft	$4,702	$10
Burglary	$8,792	$18
Theft	$23,384	$48
Arson	$832	$2
Vandalism	$10,212	$21
Animal Cruelty	$195	$0
Drug Crimes	$26,591	$55
Identity Theft	$947	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$211,761	$436

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Castleford, 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 Castleford totals $597,432 ($1,229 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $809,193 ($1,665 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 Castleford 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 Castleford’s 486 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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Castleford 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 Castleford residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.310
Robbery	0.1595
Rape	0.9397
Murder	0.0754
Total Violent Crime	3.485 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.290
Vehicle Theft	0.6248
Burglary	1.995
Arson	0.0709
Total Property Crime	11.98 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1659
Drug Crimes	7.397
Vandalism	2.941
Identity Theft	0.2519
Animal Cruelty	0.0542
Total "Other" Rate	10.81 (D+)

Individual Castleford Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fairview, ID	B-	C-	B
Deep Creek, ID	C-	C	B-
Buhl, ID	C+	C	B+
Clover, ID	C	C	C+
Filer, ID	C+	C+	B
Hollister, ID	D	C-	D
Wendell, ID	C+	C+	B
Hagerman, ID	C	A-	B-
Twin Falls, ID	C+	B-	B
Falls City, ID	C+	D+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Castleford is lower 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
Plum Run, PA	A+	B+	B+
Index, WA	F	D	D
Koontz Lake, IN	A	B+	B+
La Grange, WI	A+	B+	B+
Langworthy, IA	A-	A-	A-
Lanton, MO	C+	C	C
Larisons Corner, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Lawn, PA	A	A-	A-
Lawton, PA	A+	A+	A+
Little Water, NM	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Castleford is as safe as the Idaho state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Castleford, ID average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Castleford schools on SchoolGrade

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