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Is Sandpoint, Idaho Safe?

Population 10,645 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sandpoint is a smaller community of 10,645 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to 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 1,743 per 100K.

Sandpoint Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSandpointIdaho AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate336.9316.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2057.71959.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate189.0--268.2
Theft Rate1743.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate245.0--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 CrimeC

337/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2058/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sandpoint

Violent crime in Sandpoint is close to the national average. The rate of 336.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2057.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,743 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sandpoint Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault189
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary218
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,743
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft245
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sandpoint Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sandpoint
336.9
State
316.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sandpoint
2057.7
State
1959.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sandpoint Safety

Is Sandpoint safe?
Not especially. Sandpoint earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.5 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 Sandpoint?
239.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 336.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2057.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sandpoint safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sandpoint's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,743 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sandpoint?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sandpoint generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sandpoint police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sandpoint?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sandpoint's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Sandpoint compare to other cities in Idaho?
Below average for the state. Sandpoint ranks behind about 82% of Idaho cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sandpoint to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sandpoint?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.5 per-thousand rate put Sandpoint below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 337 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sandpoint?
336.9 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (189), robbery (39), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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