Crime and safety report
Sandpoint, ID Crime Rate and Safety Report
Sandpoint, ID has a D safety grade and 1,116 crimes per 100k residents (2026). See violent and property crime rates and the safety map.
- Safety Grade
- D
- Safety Score
- 0
- Overall Crime Rate
- 1,116 per 100,000
- Violent Crime Rate
- 3 per 1,000
- Property Crime Rate Log in to view more
- Population
- 8,692
Sandpoint, ID has safety grade D, a population of about 8,692, an overall crime rate near 1,116 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 Sandpoint, ID is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Sandpoint, ID for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Insights
Overall assessment
Sandpoint, 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 (66.0% 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 97 incidents suggests Sandpoint maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison insights
Sandpoint demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Narrative generated 2026-11-02T03:31:53.510Z. 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 area represented by GEOID 16000US1672100, a total of 97 incidents were recorded. Property crime constitutes the most significant portion of reported offenses, accounting for 64 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, with 42 incidents, followed by burglary/breaking & entering (12 incidents), destruction/damage/vandalism of property (6 incidents), and stolen property offenses (4 incidents). Assault is the second most frequent main category, with 23 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Sex offenses account for 6 incidents, with 5 classified as sex offenses and 1 as kidnapping/abduction. Robbery and homicide are relatively rare, each with only 1 reported incident. The "others" category includes 2 incidents, specifically fraud offenses and arson, each with 1 incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US1672100 represents a specific geographic area, but without knowing the city and state it corresponds to, it's impossible to determine the 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 factors are essential for contextualizing the crime data and assessing the overall safety and security of the area.
Crime Categories
| Category | Reported incidents |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 1 |
| Others | 2 |
| Assault | 23 |
| Property crime | 64 |
| Homicide | 1 |
| Sex offenses | 6 |
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 |
Sandpoint, ID Crime Map
20 locations with supplied coordinates.
Nearby locations
Related analysis
FAQ about Sandpoint, ID
What is the safety grade for Sandpoint, ID?
PulseReal currently grades Sandpoint, ID as D. The population used for these rates is 8,692. The overall crime rate on this page is about 1,116 per 100,000 residents.
How are crime rates calculated for Sandpoint, 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 Sandpoint, 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 Sandpoint, ID.
How often is Sandpoint, 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 Sandpoint, ID as a real estate investment given its crime profile?
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Sandpoint, 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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