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Is Hailey, Idaho Safe?

Population 10,053 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,053, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hailey earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,366 per 100K.

Hailey Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHaileyIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.8316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1686.11959.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate1366.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate338.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1686/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hailey

Violent crime in Hailey is close to the national average. The rate of 372.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1686.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,366 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hailey Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary319
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,366
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft338
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hailey Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hailey
372.8
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hailey
1686.1
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hailey Safety

Is Hailey safe?
Not especially. Hailey earns a C with a crime rate of 205.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hailey?
205.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 372.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1686.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hailey safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hailey has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hailey?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hailey generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hailey police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hailey?
No. Crime in Hailey has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Hailey compare to other cities in Idaho?
Middle of the pack for Idaho. Hailey isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Idaho cities.
How safe is Hailey to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hailey?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hailey?
372.8 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (90), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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