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Montana Crime & Safety

Crime rates and safety scores for all 56 counties.

Avg Violent Crime Rate

261.0

per 100K

Avg Property Crime Rate

851.0

per 100K

Avg Safety Score

98/100

State Overview

Crime & Safety in Montana

National Context

Montana’s Crime Rate Sits Far Below National Average

Montana reports an average total crime rate of 1,112.5 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national average of 2,385.5. This positioning places the Treasure State on the safer end of the national spectrum, showing roughly 53% less crime than the typical U.S. community.

Violent vs. Property Crime

Property Crime Outpaces Violent Incidents

Property crime represents the majority of incidents at 851.3 per 100,000, while violent crime remains much lower at 261.3. For residents, this means that while theft is more prevalent than physical harm, both figures stay well under the national benchmarks of 2,015.7 and 369.8 respectively.

Safest Counties

Three Rural Counties Report Zero Incidents

Carter, Daniels, and Petroleum counties stand out as the safest in the state, each reporting a total crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000. These rural communities achieve perfect safety scores, illustrating the low-risk environment found in many of Montana's vast agricultural regions.

Crime Hotspots

Crime Concentrates in Montana's Urban Hubs

Silver Bow County sees the highest activity at 4,800.9 per 100,000, with Yellowstone and Cascade following at 4,406.6 and 3,882.8. These hubs face urban challenges common to larger population centers, yet they remain critical drivers of the state's economy and infrastructure.

The Takeaway

A Highly Secure Outlook for Big Sky Country

Montana offers a high degree of safety with an average crime rate that remains significantly lower than the national figure. While urban centers like Butte or Billings require more awareness, the state's overall data suggests an exceptionally secure landscape for residents and prospective movers.

All Montana Counties

CountySafety Score
Carter County100/100
Daniels County100/100
Petroleum County100/100
Treasure County100/100
Wibaux County100/100
Chouteau County100/100
Powder River County100/100
Garfield County100/100
Judith Basin County100/100
McCone County100/100
Meagher County100/100
Rosebud County100/100
Blaine County100/100
Carbon County100/100
Madison County100/100
Fergus County100/100
Prairie County100/100
Liberty County99/100
Golden Valley County99/100
Wheatland County99/100
Beaverhead County99/100
Lincoln County99/100
Teton County99/100
Fallon County99/100
Musselshell County99/100
Broadwater County99/100
Ravalli County99/100
Jefferson County99/100
Sanders County99/100
Custer County98/100
Dawson County98/100
Glacier County98/100
Valley County98/100
Pondera County98/100
Roosevelt County98/100
Powell County98/100
Richland County98/100
Stillwater County98/100
Sweet Grass County98/100
Granite County98/100
Mineral County98/100
Phillips County98/100
Toole County98/100
Big Horn County97/100
Park County97/100
Gallatin County97/100
Deer Lodge County97/100
Sheridan County97/100
Flathead County97/100
Lewis and Clark County96/100
Lake County96/100
Missoula County95/100
Hill County94/100
Cascade County94/100
Yellowstone County93/100
Silver Bow County92/100

Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

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