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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$76,537

Cost of Crime™ for Westlake, ID

In 2025, crime will cost $1,911 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Westlake ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Westlake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Westlake is 55.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Westlake Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Westlake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Westlake, ID see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Westlake, ID

The total projected cost of crime in Westlake for 2025 is $76,537. This translates to approximately $743 per resident and $1,911 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Westlake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Westlake, ID:	$743
Ketchum, ID:	$629
Meridian, ID:	$206
Idaho:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Westlake is $743 per year, which is $279 more than the national average and $413 more than Idaho's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Westlake:

In Ketchum, ID, crime costs $629 per person, which is $114 less than in Westlake.
In Meridian, ID, crime costs $206 per person, which is $537 less than in Westlake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Westlake	Cost per Westlake Resident
Murder	$15,012	$146
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,095	$59
Robbery	$773	$8
Assault	$19,161	$186
Kidnapping	$1,174	$11
Vehicle Theft	$1,409	$14
Burglary	$4,150	$40
Theft	$7,246	$70
Arson	$350	$3
Vandalism	$8,331	$81
Animal Cruelty	$76	$1
Drug Crimes	$12,382	$120
Identity Theft	$378	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$76,537	$743

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Westlake, 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 Westlake totals $133,784 ($1,299 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $210,322 ($2,042 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 Westlake 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 Westlake’s 103 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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Westlake 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 Westlake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.477
Robbery	0.2385
Rape	0.9760
Murder	0.0776
Total Violent Crime	7.769 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.58
Vehicle Theft	0.8834
Burglary	4.442
Arson	0.1408
Total Property Crime	19.05 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1880
Drug Crimes	16.25
Vandalism	11.32
Identity Theft	0.4747
Animal Cruelty	0.0999
Total "Other" Rate	28.34 (F)

Individual Westlake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ferdinand, ID	C-	C+	B+
Cottonwood, ID	D+	D	A-
Craigmont, ID	C	B	A-
Winchester, ID	C	B-	B+
Greencreek, ID	C-	C+	B+
Mohler, ID	C-	B-	A-
Reubens, ID	C-	C+	B-
Nezperce, ID	D	C-	B+
Waha, ID	C	B	B+
Jacques, ID	C-	C-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Westlake is higher 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
Staten, WV	B+	D-	D-
Highland Park, VA	B	B+	B+
Highrock, PA	A+	A+	A+
Hillside, KY	B-	A	A
Hillsview, PA	B-	B+	B+
Himrod, IL	A-	B	B
Hoguetown, PA	A+	A-	A-
Hollywood Hills, SC	D+	C+	C+
James Town, WY	C	B	B
Hereford, SD	C-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Westlake is less safe than the Idaho state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Westlake, ID average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Westlake schools on SchoolGrade

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