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

Crime per Capita in Sunset

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

 

Sunset, Boise, ID Map of Crime Rates
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A

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
A+
Other Crime Grade
C+

$1.09 million

Cost of Crime™ for Sunset, Boise, ID

In 2025, crime will cost $771 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Sunset ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of neighborhoods but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Sunset's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Sunset is 21.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sunset Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sunset varies by area - ranging from 1 in 44 in the west areas to 1 in 52 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Sunset, Boise, ID see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sunset, Boise, ID

The total projected cost of crime in Sunset for 2025 is $1,086,501. This translates to approximately $347 per resident and $771 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Sunset. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sunset Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Sunset, Boise, ID: $347
Southeast Boise, Boise, ID: $279
Southwest Ada, Boise, ID: $216
Idaho: $330
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sunset is $347 per year, which is $117 less than the national average and $17 more than Boise's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Sunset:
  • In Southeast Boise, Boise, ID, crime costs $279 per person, which is $68 less than in Sunset.
  • In Southwest Ada, Boise, ID, crime costs $216 per person, which is $131 less than in Sunset

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sunset for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Sunset
Cost per Sunset Resident
Murder
$284,075
$91
Rape/Sexual Assault
$166,289
$53
Robbery
$10,850
$3
Assault
$171,473
$55
Kidnapping
$16,727
$5
Vehicle Theft
$79,420
$25
Burglary
$40,163
$13
Theft
$83,006
$27
Arson
$8,003
$3
Vandalism
$63,277
$20
Animal Cruelty
$1,412
$0
Drug Crimes
$151,373
$48
Identity Theft
$10,435
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$1,086,501
$347

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sunset, Boise, 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 Sunset totals $2,725,460 ($870 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,811,961 ($1,217 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 Sunset 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 northwest part of the neighborhood 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 have the same problem. Of Sunset’s 3,132 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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Sunset 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 Sunset residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.906
Robbery
0.1101
Rape
0.8757
Murder
0.0483
Total Violent Crime
2.940 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.117
Vehicle Theft
1.638
Burglary
1.414
Arson
0.1058
Total Property Crime
8.274 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0881
Drug Crimes
6.534
Vandalism
2.828
Identity Theft
0.4304
Animal Cruelty
0.0610
Total "Other" Rate
9.941 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Sunset is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Sunset 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 Sunset, Boise, ID average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Sunset schools on SchoolGrade

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