Meridian, ID crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Somewhat Safe
per 1000 residents
Meridian, ID has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (48.1% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 507 total incidents, Meridian shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Meridian demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1652120, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 507. Property crime constitutes a significant portion, with 159 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 107 incidents, followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property with 27 incidents. Motor Vehicle Theft, Burglary/Breaking & Entering, and Stolen Property Offenses are less frequent, with 11, 7, and 7 incidents, respectively. Assault is another major category, with a total count of 242 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Sex offenses are relatively lower, with a total of 13 incidents. These include Kidnapping/Abduction (2 incidents), Sex Offenses (8 incidents), and Sex Offenses, Non-forcible (3 incidents). Robbery is the least frequent among the major categories, with only 2 reported incidents. The "others" category includes 91 incidents, primarily Fraud Offenses (76 incidents), followed by Embezzlement (10 incidents), Counterfeiting/Forgery (4 incidents), and Bribery (1 incident). To provide a comprehensive safety profile, additional data points are needed, such as the city name, state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. These elements would allow for a more contextualized understanding of the crime landscape in this specific area.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Meridian, ID.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Meridian, ID and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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