Crime and safety report
Ponderay, ID Crime Rate and Safety Report
Ponderay, ID has a C+ safety grade and 586 crimes per 100k residents (2026). See violent and property crime rates and the safety map.
- Safety Grade
- C+
- Safety Score
- 41
- Overall Crime Rate
- 586 per 100,000
- Violent Crime Rate
- N/A
- Property Crime Rate Log in to view more
- Population
- 1,195
Ponderay, ID has safety grade C+, a population of about 1,195, an overall crime rate near 586 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Ponderay, ID is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Ponderay, ID for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Insights
Overall assessment
Ponderay, ID demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (100.0% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend analysis
The relatively low crime count of 7 incidents suggests Ponderay maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison insights
Ponderay demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Narrative generated 2026-11-02T03:37:30.926Z. This is the narrative timestamp, rather than the reporting year of the underlying figures.
AI-Enhanced Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the GEOID 16000US1664450, property crime is the predominant concern. The total crime count is 7, all of which fall under the "property_crime" main category. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" account for all 7 incidents. This indicates a specific challenge related to theft within this geographic area. Further investigation would be needed to understand the specific types of larceny occurring (e.g., shoplifting, vehicle theft, etc.) and the factors contributing to this high incidence of theft. Without additional data on population size for this GEOID, it's impossible to calculate a crime rate per 100k.
Crime Categories
| Category | Reported incidents |
|---|---|
| Property crime | 7 |
Safest Zip Codes
| ZIP code | County | Population | Supplied safety score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83841 | Bonner County | N/A | 99 |
| 83840 | Bonner County | N/A | 99 |
| 83716 | Ada County | N/A | 99 |
| 83813 | Bonner County | N/A | 99 |
High Crime Zip Codes
| ZIP code | County | Population | Supplied safety score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83677 | Valley County | N/A | 83 |
| 83278 | Custer County | N/A | 93 |
| 83446 | Clark County | N/A | 94 |
| 83424 | Teton County | N/A | 94 |
Ponderay, ID Crime Map
20 locations with supplied coordinates.
Nearby locations
Related analysis
FAQ about Ponderay, ID
What is the safety grade for Ponderay, ID?
PulseReal currently grades Ponderay, ID as C+. The population used for these rates is 1,195. The overall crime rate on this page is about 586 per 100,000 residents.
How are crime rates calculated for Ponderay, ID?
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.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ponderay, ID?
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 Ponderay, ID.
How often is Ponderay, ID’s crime data updated?
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
How can I evaluate Ponderay, ID as a real estate investment given its crime profile?
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Ponderay, ID and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
Sources & further reading
Check the underlying sources alongside the published figures and methodology.
- FBI Crime Data Explorer — official UCR crime statistics by state and agency.
- US Census Bureau — population, demographics, housing and income.
- HUD Market Data — affordability, fair-market rents and market reports.
- PulseReal methodology — formulas and data sources.
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