Moving from Caldwell, ID to Sandpoint, ID?
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Is Caldwell or Sandpoint Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Sandpoint is safer than Caldwell (Safety Score 71/100 vs 59/100), with a total crime rate of 1,086 per 100,000 versus 1,430 for Caldwell — 24% lower. Caldwell has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Sandpoint has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Caldwell is 6.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Caldwell, ID?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Caldwell | Sandpoint | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,430.1 | 1,085.9 | +344.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 452.8 | 85.7 | +367.1 |
| Murder Rate | 1.4 | 0.0 | +1.4 |
| Rape Rate | 85.8 | 9.5 | +76.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 5.6 | 0.0 | +5.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 360.0 | 76.2 | +283.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 977.3 | 1,000.2 | -22.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 147.7 | 161.9 | -14.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 736.8 | 762.1 | -25.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 92.8 | 76.2 | +16.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Caldwell, ID to Sandpoint, ID?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caldwell or Sandpoint safer?
Sandpoint is safer with a total crime rate of 1,086 per 100K vs 1,430 for Caldwell — a 24% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Caldwell has a violent crime rate of 452.8 per 100K while Sandpoint has 85.7. Sandpoint has lower violent crime.
About Caldwell, ID
Caldwell, Idaho, a city in Canyon County, is home to the College of Idaho, established in 1891. Situated along the Boise River, it's a growing community within the Treasure Valley. With a safety score of 59/100 and a population coverage of 71,115, Caldwell has a total crime rate of 1,430.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Sandpoint, ID
Sandpoint, Idaho, is a resort town on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, home to the historic Panida Theater. Its population of around 9,000 residents swells with tourism, particularly during winter ski season at Schweitzer Mountain. With a safety score of 71/100 and a population coverage of 10,498, Sandpoint has a total crime rate of 1,085.9 per 100,000 residents.