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Murder in Sandpoint, Idaho (2026)

5.1 per 100K · 11% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Sandpoint has a murder rate of 5.1 per 100K, which is 11% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 19,608 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Sandpoint, Idaho is 5.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 11% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Sandpoint's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Sandpoint vs State and National Averages

Sandpoint
5.1
Idaho Avg
5.6
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Sandpoint

1 in 19,608

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Sandpoint in a given year, based on the rate of 5.1 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 Sandpoint

C+
Violent Crime373.4/100K · 3% above avg
B-
Property Crime1894.5/100K · 3% above avg
B-
Assault220.3/100K · 18% below avg
B
Robbery35.7/100K · 44% below avg

Murder in Nearby Idaho Cities

CityGradeRate
Hailey
B-
5.3
Burley
B-
5.2
Middleton
C+
6.0
Garden City
B-
4.1
Rathdrum
C+
6.3
Blackfoot
B-
5.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Sandpoint

How bad is murder in Sandpoint?
As of 2026, Sandpoint's murder rate of 5.1 per 100K is 11% below the national average. It ranks behind 47% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Sandpoint?
As of 2026, 5.1 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 Sandpoint?
Crime in Sandpoint has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Sandpoint's murder compare to Idaho?
Sandpoint's murder rate is higher than many Idaho cities. The rate of 5.1 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Sandpoint?
Based on the rate of 5.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 19,608 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 Sandpoint safe from murder?
Sandpoint is about average for murder. The rate of 5.1 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Sandpoint 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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