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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$481,890

Cost of Crime™ for Murtaugh, ID

In 2025, crime will cost $1,100 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Murtaugh ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Murtaugh's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Murtaugh is 17.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Murtaugh Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Murtaugh varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the central.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Murtaugh, ID

The total projected cost of crime in Murtaugh for 2025 is $481,890. This translates to approximately $306 per resident and $1,100 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Murtaugh. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

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

Murtaugh, ID:	$306
Ketchum, ID:	$629
Meridian, ID:	$206
Idaho:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Murtaugh is $306 per year, which is $158 less than the national average and $24 less than Idaho's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Murtaugh:

In Ketchum, ID, crime costs $629 per person, which is $322 more than in Murtaugh.
In Meridian, ID, crime costs $206 per person, which is $100 less than in Murtaugh

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Murtaugh	Cost per Murtaugh Resident
Murder	$144,676	$92
Rape/Sexual Assault	$81,912	$52
Robbery	$6,033	$4
Assault	$60,560	$38
Kidnapping	$17,497	$11
Vehicle Theft	$13,526	$9
Burglary	$32,942	$21
Theft	$32,523	$21
Arson	$2,674	$2
Vandalism	$19,568	$12
Animal Cruelty	$530	$0
Drug Crimes	$67,847	$43
Identity Theft	$1,601	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$481,890	$306

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Murtaugh, 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 Murtaugh totals $1,368,201 ($870 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,850,091 ($1,176 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 Murtaugh 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 Murtaugh’s 1,573 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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Murtaugh 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 Murtaugh residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.341
Robbery	0.1219
Rape	0.8588
Murder	0.0489
Total Violent Crime	2.370 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.992
Vehicle Theft	0.5553
Burglary	2.309
Arson	0.0704
Total Property Crime	6.927 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1835
Drug Crimes	5.831
Vandalism	1.741
Identity Theft	0.1315
Animal Cruelty	0.0456
Total "Other" Rate	7.933 (C+)

Individual Murtaugh Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hunt, ID	B	A	B+
Hazelton, ID	B	A	A-
Hansen, ID	B	A-	B+
Eden, ID	B	A	B+
Rock Creek, ID	B+	B+	A
Kimberly, ID	B	A-	A-
Sugar Loaf, ID	A	B+	A+
Pella, ID	B-	A-	B+
Marion, ID	D-	B	C-
Burley, ID	D	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Murtaugh 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
Maxwell, CA	C	D-	D-
Sodus, MI	A	B-	B-
Sodaville, OR	B-	C+	C+
Sligo, NC	A	B+	B+
Sligo, LA	B	B-	B-
Simms, TX	F	F	F
Shady Grove, MO	B	B-	B-
Oakland, TX	D	C	C
Nuttall, VA	A	B-	B-
North Carver, MA	A-	A-	A-

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

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