The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Idaho, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$23,738

Cost of Crime™ for Idaho, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $417 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Idaho 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 Idaho, PA Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Idaho ranks in the 98th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 98% of cities but less safe than 2%. This analysis applies only to Idaho's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Idaho is 8.857 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Idaho Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Idaho varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 97 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 118 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Idaho, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Idaho for 2025 is $23,738. This translates to approximately $181 per resident and $417 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Idaho. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Idaho, PA:	$181
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Idaho is $181 per year, which is $283 less than the national average and $172 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Idaho:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $856 more than in Idaho.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $62 less than in Idaho

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Idaho	Cost per Idaho Resident
Murder	$10,867	$83
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,948	$23
Robbery	$1,247	$10
Assault	$1,997	$15
Kidnapping	$249	$2
Vehicle Theft	$338	$3
Burglary	$768	$6
Theft	$3,404	$26
Arson	$351	$3
Vandalism	$608	$5
Animal Cruelty	$19	$0
Drug Crimes	$844	$6
Identity Theft	$96	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$23,738	$181

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Idaho, PA

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 Idaho totals $87,219 ($666 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $110,957 ($847 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 Idaho 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 Idaho’s 131 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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Idaho 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 Idaho residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5309
Robbery	0.3027
Rape	0.3711
Murder	0.0441
Total Violent Crime	1.249 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.018
Vehicle Theft	0.1668
Burglary	0.6461
Arson	0.1110
Total Property Crime	5.942 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0313
Drug Crimes	0.8711
Vandalism	0.6495
Identity Theft	0.0949
Animal Cruelty	0.0198
Total "Other" Rate	1.667 (A+)

Individual Idaho Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Shelocta, PA	A+	A-	A
South Bend, PA	A+	A+	A
Elderton, PA	A+	C-	A+
West Lebanon, PA	A+	A+	A
Pyrra, PA	A+	A	A
Parkwood, PA	A+	A+	A+
Cochrans Mills, PA	A	A-	B+
Olivet, PA	A+	A+	A
Spring Church, PA	A	A+	B+
Mc Intyre, PA	A+	B+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Idaho 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
Severance, KS	D	C+	C+
Limestone Springs, KY	A-	A	A
Luner, KY	D	C	C
Satartia, MS	A-	A+	A+
Schwer, IL	A	B	B
Sconondoa, NY	A+	A-	A-
Scranton, TX	D-	D-	D-
Seager, NY	C+	D	D
Seanor, PA	C	B	B
Seebert, WV	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Idaho is safer than the Pennsylvania 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 Idaho, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Idaho schools on SchoolGrade

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