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

Crime per Capita in Hayden Lake

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Hayden Lake.

 

Hayden Lake, ID Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A-
A
Other Crime Grade
C-

$334,380

Cost of Crime™ for Hayden Lake, ID

In 2025, crime will cost $613 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Hayden Lake ranks in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 72% of cities but less safe than 28%. This analysis applies only to Hayden Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hayden Lake is 17.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hayden Lake Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hayden Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Hayden Lake, ID see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hayden Lake, ID

The total projected cost of crime in Hayden Lake for 2025 is $334,380. This translates to approximately $224 per resident and $613 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Hayden Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 66.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 19.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Hayden Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Hayden Lake, ID: $224
Ketchum, ID: $629
Meridian, ID: $206
Idaho: $330
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hayden Lake is $224 per year, which is $240 less than the national average and $106 less than Idaho's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hayden Lake:
  • In Ketchum, ID, crime costs $629 per person, which is $405 more than in Hayden Lake.
  • In Meridian, ID, crime costs $206 per person, which is $18 less than in Hayden Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Hayden Lake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Hayden Lake
Cost per Hayden Lake Resident
Murder
$29,322
$20
Rape/Sexual Assault
$83,217
$56
Robbery
$3,254
$2
Assault
$37,214
$25
Kidnapping
$10,022
$7
Vehicle Theft
$15,579
$10
Burglary
$17,041
$11
Theft
$31,078
$21
Arson
$3,536
$2
Vandalism
$29,893
$20
Animal Cruelty
$382
$0
Drug Crimes
$71,850
$48
Identity Theft
$1,992
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$334,380
$224

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hayden Lake, 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 Hayden Lake totals $605,048 ($406 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $939,427 ($630 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 Hayden Lake 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, of which Hayden Lake has 2, have the same problem. Of Hayden Lake’s 1,492 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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Hayden Lake 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 Hayden Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8685
Robbery
0.0693
Rape
0.9199
Murder
0.0105
Total Violent Crime
1.868 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.022
Vehicle Theft
0.6743
Burglary
1.259
Arson
0.0981
Total Property Crime
6.054 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1108
Drug Crimes
6.510
Vandalism
2.805
Identity Theft
0.1725
Animal Cruelty
0.0346
Total "Other" Rate
9.633 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
A-
A
C
A
B-
C
B
B-
B+
A-
A
A-
A-
A+
B
B+
A
B
A
A-
B-
A-
B+
B+
A-
A
B-
C
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hayden Lake 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
D
C
C
B+
B+
B+
B
B+
B+
D
F
F
A
C
C
B+
B+
B+
C+
B+
B+
C
B
B
B-
B+
B+
C
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Hayden Lake is safer than 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 Hayden Lake, ID average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 62% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Hayden Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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