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Murder in Hayden, Idaho (2026)

4.4 per 100K · 23% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Hayden has a murder rate of 4.4 per 100K, which is 23% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 22,727 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Hayden, Idaho is 4.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 23% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Hayden's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Hayden vs State and National Averages

Hayden
4.4
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Murder in Hayden

1 in 22,727

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Hayden in a given year, based on the rate of 4.4 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Hayden

C+
Violent Crime387.6/100K · 7% above avg
B
Property Crime1656.8/100K · 10% below avg
C+
Assault302.7/100K · 13% above avg
C+
Robbery67.1/100K · 6% above avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Chubbuck
C+
5.9
Mountain Home
C+
7.5
Ammon
C+
6.9
Star
B-
4.5
Jerome
B-
5.2
Blackfoot
B-
5.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Hayden

How bad is murder in Hayden?
As of 2026, Hayden's murder rate of 4.4 per 100K is 23% below the national average. It ranks behind 42% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Hayden?
As of 2026, 4.4 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Hayden?
Crime rates in Hayden have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Hayden's murder compare to Idaho?
Hayden's murder rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 4.4 per 100K is below the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Hayden?
Based on the rate of 4.4 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 22,727 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Hayden safe from murder?
Hayden is about average for murder. The rate of 4.4 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Hayden safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 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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