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Is Caldwell, Idaho Safe?

Population 76,629 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Caldwell, Idaho sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 225.7 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,226 per 100K.

Caldwell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCaldwellIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.1316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1972.71959.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1226.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate185.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

225.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

284/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1973/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Caldwell

Violent crime in Caldwell is below the national average. The rate of 284.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1972.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,226 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Caldwell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,226
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft185
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Caldwell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Caldwell
284.1
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Caldwell
1972.7
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Caldwell Safety

Is Caldwell safe?
Not especially. Caldwell earns a C with a crime rate of 225.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Caldwell?
225.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1972.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Caldwell safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Caldwell's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,226 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Caldwell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Caldwell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Caldwell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Caldwell?
No. Crime in Caldwell has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Caldwell compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Caldwell ranks behind about 68% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Caldwell to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Caldwell?
Bad. A C grade and 225.7 per-thousand rate put Caldwell below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 284 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Caldwell?
284.1 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (53), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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