Cascade County Crime & Safety

Cascade County, Montana

Safety Score

4/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

High Crime

Total Crime Rate

3882.8

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

421.7

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

3461.1

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

4/100

Higher = safer

State avg 59/100

State Safety Rank

#54

of 56 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Cascade County, Montana

Challenges in Cascade County

Cascade County faces more challenges than its neighbors, with a total crime rate of 3,882.8 per 100K. This figure is significantly higher than the national average of 2,385.5.

Above State Crime Averages

The county’s crime rate is more than triple the Montana state average of 1,112.5. Cascade ranks lower on the safety scale than the state average score of 98.2.

Regional Crime Hub

Cascade's crime rate of 3,882.8 is the highest among this group, dwarfing Chouteau’s rate of 50.9. This reflects the higher crime density often found in Montana's more populated hubs.

Property Crime Concerns

Property crime is the dominant issue at 3,461.1 per 100K, which is much higher than the national 2,015.7 average. Violent crime also exceeds the national benchmark at 421.7.

Prioritizing Home Security

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Cascade County, MT?

Cascade County has a total crime rate of 3882.8 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (421.7 per 100K) and property crimes (3461.1 per 100K).

Is Cascade County, MT safe?

Cascade County has a safety score of 4/100, rated "High Crime". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #54 out of 56 counties in Montana for safety (1 = safest).

How does Cascade County crime compare to the Montana average?

The county’s crime rate is more than triple the Montana state average of 1,112.5. Cascade ranks lower on the safety scale than the state average score of 98.2.

What types of crime are most common in Cascade County?

Property crime is the dominant issue at 3,461.1 per 100K, which is much higher than the national 2,015.7 average. Violent crime also exceeds the national benchmark at 421.7.

How is crime data measured and reported for Cascade County?

Crime data for Cascade County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

What is being done about crime in Cascade County?

Cascade County has a safety score of 4/100, which is below the Montana average of 59/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.