Meridian, ID Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Meridian Police Department serves the city of Meridian, ID in Ada County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,670 violent crimes and 4,702 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.7 per 100k residents, which is 48.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.6 per 100k, 73.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.7 | A | 4670 | 106.2 | -48.5% |
| Property Crime | 43.6 | A | 4702 | 163.6 | -73.3% |
| Homicide | 1.5 | F | 8 | 0.5 | +177.8% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 284 | 3.5 | -16.3% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 48 | 5.8 | -74.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.8 | A | 712 | 22.3 | -46.8% |
| Burglary | 6.7 | A | 596 | 24.0 | -72.3% |
| Larceny | 33.3 | A | 3823 | 116.4 | -71.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 241 | 22.2 | -83.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | 11 miles | B 78.9 | A 96.2 | Violent: 44.2% higher Property: 120.5% higher |
| Garden City | 13 miles | D 150.8 | A 45.3 | Violent: 175.7% higher Property: 3.7% higher |
| Nampa | 26 miles | B 89.6 | A 58.6 | Violent: 63.7% higher Property: 34.2% higher |
| Parma | 26 miles | A 46.7 | A 93.4 | Violent: 14.7% lower Property: 114.0% higher |
| Wilder | 26 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |