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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.12 million

Cost of Crime™ for Cottonwood, ID

In 2025, crime will cost $1,604 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Cottonwood ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Cottonwood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cottonwood is 33.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cottonwood Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cottonwood varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Cottonwood, ID see the most incidents - about 25 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cottonwood, ID

The total projected cost of crime in Cottonwood for 2025 is $1,115,826. This translates to approximately $484 per resident and $1,604 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Cottonwood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Cottonwood, ID:	$484
Ketchum, ID:	$629
Meridian, ID:	$206
Idaho:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cottonwood is $484 per year, which is $20 more than the national average and $154 more than Idaho's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cottonwood:

In Ketchum, ID, crime costs $629 per person, which is $145 more than in Cottonwood.
In Meridian, ID, crime costs $206 per person, which is $278 less than in Cottonwood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cottonwood	Cost per Cottonwood Resident
Murder	$208,056	$90
Rape/Sexual Assault	$138,438	$60
Robbery	$6,788	$3
Assault	$257,583	$112
Kidnapping	$19,161	$8
Vehicle Theft	$24,552	$11
Burglary	$44,969	$20
Theft	$51,205	$22
Arson	$5,127	$2
Vandalism	$120,398	$52
Animal Cruelty	$1,085	$0
Drug Crimes	$237,561	$103
Identity Theft	$903	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$1,115,826	$484

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood totals $2,109,019 ($915 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,224,844 ($1,399 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 Cottonwood 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 north part of the city 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 Cottonwood has 1, have the same problem. Of Cottonwood’s 2,305 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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Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.891
Robbery	0.0936
Rape	0.9905
Murder	0.0480
Total Violent Crime	5.023 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.289
Vehicle Theft	0.6879
Burglary	2.151
Arson	0.0921
Total Property Crime	7.220 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1371
Drug Crimes	13.93
Vandalism	7.311
Identity Theft	0.0506
Animal Cruelty	0.0636
Total "Other" Rate	21.50 (F)

Individual Cottonwood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ferdinand, ID	C-	C+	B+
Greencreek, ID	C-	C+	B+
Westlake, ID	F	F	D+
Craigmont, ID	C	B	A-
Grangeville, ID	D	D+	D+
Golden, ID	D	C	C
Nezperce, ID	D	C-	B+
Mohler, ID	C-	B-	A-
Winchester, ID	C	B-	B+
Mount Idaho, ID	D+	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cottonwood 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
Alpine, WY	C	A	A
Grand Isle, VT	A-	A+	A+
Shelby, MS	C-	B	B
Gearhart, OR	D	C-	C-
Hollis, OK	F	F	F
Edwards AFB, CA	D-	F	F
Cleveland, NY	B+	D+	D+
Buchanan Dam, TX	C	C+	C+
Bethel, VT	B	C+	C+
Wrangell, AK	B-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood, ID average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Cottonwood schools on SchoolGrade

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