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

Crime per Capita in Shoshone County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Shoshone County.

 

Shoshone County, ID Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

C
A-
Other Crime Grade
D-

$6.18 million

Cost of Crime™ for Shoshone County, ID

In 2025, crime will cost $1,027 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Shoshone County ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of counties but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Shoshone County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Shoshone County is 33.57 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Shoshone County Residents generally consider the west part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Shoshone County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northeast areas to 1 in 34 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Shoshone County, ID see the most incidents - about 122 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Shoshone County, ID

The total projected cost of crime in Shoshone County for 2025 is $6,178,979. This translates to approximately $434 per resident and $1,027 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Shoshone County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Shoshone County Compared to Other Counties?

Shoshone County, ID: $434
Bonneville County, ID: $345
Ada County, ID: $263
Idaho: $330
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Shoshone County is $434 per year, which is $30 less than the national average and $104 more than Idaho's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Shoshone County:
  • In Bonneville County, ID, crime costs $345 per person, which is $89 less than in Shoshone County.
  • In Ada County, ID, crime costs $263 per person, which is $171 less than in Shoshone County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Shoshone County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Shoshone County
Cost per Shoshone County Resident
Murder
$1.03 million
$72
Rape/Sexual Assault
$891,463
$63
Robbery
$75,071
$5
Assault
$1.13 million
$79
Kidnapping
$66,871
$5
Vehicle Theft
$81,791
$6
Burglary
$360,230
$25
Theft
$557,796
$39
Arson
$37,017
$3
Vandalism
$666,829
$47
Animal Cruelty
$9,753
$1
Drug Crimes
$1.20 million
$84
Identity Theft
$69,832
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$6,178,979
$434

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Shoshone County, 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 Shoshone County totals $11,433,249 ($803 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $17,612,228 ($1,236 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 Shoshone County 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 central part of the county 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 Shoshone County has 10, have the same problem. Of Shoshone County’s 14,246 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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Shoshone County 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 Shoshone County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.762
Robbery
0.1675
Rape
1.032
Murder
0.0385
Total Violent Crime
4.000 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.560
Vehicle Theft
0.3708
Burglary
2.788
Arson
0.1076
Total Property Crime
10.83 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0774
Drug Crimes
11.39
Vandalism
6.552
Identity Theft
0.6333
Animal Cruelty
0.0925
Total "Other" Rate
18.75 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

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

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
A-
B+
B+
A-
A+
C+
D+
C+
C+
D-
B
D-
C
D-
C-
D
D+
D+
C-
D
D
C+
D-
B-
B
B-
C-
B
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Shoshone County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
C+
C+
B
B+
B+
D+
D-
D-
D
F
F
B
A-
A-
B-
C
C
C
C+
C+
F
F
F
D-
D
D
D
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Shoshone County 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 Shoshone County, ID average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Shoshone County schools on SchoolGrade

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