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Is Hayden, Idaho Safe?

Population 17,363 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hayden is a smaller community of 17,363 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,299 per 100K.

Hayden Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHaydenIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate356.6316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1799.81959.91,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate264.0--268.2
Theft Rate1299.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate164.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

357/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1800/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hayden

Violent crime in Hayden is close to the national average. The rate of 356.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1799.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,299 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hayden Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault264
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary212
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,299
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft164
052% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hayden Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hayden
356.6
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hayden
1799.8
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hayden Safety

Is Hayden safe?
Not especially. Hayden earns a C with a crime rate of 215.6 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 Hayden?
215.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 356.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1799.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hayden safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hayden 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 Hayden?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hayden generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hayden police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hayden?
Crime rates have held steady in Hayden, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Hayden compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Hayden ranks behind about 74% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hayden to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Hayden?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hayden?
356.6 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (264), robbery (64), and murder (3.0) 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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