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Is Middleton, Idaho Safe?

Population 12,600 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Middleton is a smaller community of 12,600 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,330 per 100K.

Middleton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiddletonIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate224.9316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2170.21959.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1330.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate404.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

225/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2170/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Middleton

Violent crime in Middleton is below the national average. The rate of 224.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2170.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,330 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Middleton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,330
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft404
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Middleton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middleton
224.9
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middleton
2170.2
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Middleton Safety

Is Middleton safe?
Not especially. Middleton earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Middleton?
239.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 224.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2170.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Middleton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Middleton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,330 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Middleton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Middleton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Middleton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Middleton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Middleton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Middleton compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Middleton ranks behind about 73% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Middleton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Middleton?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.5 per-thousand rate put Middleton below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 225 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Middleton?
224.9 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (43), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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