Latest Crime Report Shows Montana’s Top 10 Riskiest Cities

Montana is called the “Treasure State” because of its beautiful scenery and lots of crops. However, there are some areas with a lot of crime. The state is very beautiful, and Yellowstone National Park is close by. However, some towns have safety issues. There is information about crime rates and safety tips for tourists in this story about Montana’s 10 most dangerous towns. Stay alert and careful to enjoy Montana’s natural beauty while lowering your risk of getting hurt.

Billings

117,445 people, Billings, Montana is known as one of the most dangerous towns in the country. The total crime rate is high, at 55 crimes per 1000 individuals. People who live or visit have a difficult 1 in 18 chance of experiencing crime, with a very high 1 in 101 chance of being a victim of serious crimes. Interestingly, property crime is the most common type of crime in Billings, with a 1 in 22 chance of happening to someone. People who travel through the city’s streets need to be more aware of their surroundings and take extra care as safety issues arise.

Helena

Helena, which is the state capital, has a bad image for violent crime. Both locals and tourists have a one-in-twenty-five chance of being a victim of a violent crime. Unbelievable numbers show that the city has one of the highest rates of violent crime in the country. Crimes like rape, murder, armed robbery, and attack have been recorded. Adding to the worries, property crimes are common, and each person has a 30% chance of becoming a target. Theft of property includes things like car theft, fire, robbery, and theft of goods. As Helena deals with these problems, more people need to be aware of them and take action to make the state capital safer.

Wolf Point

Alarmingly, Wolf Point, a small town with less than 3,000 people, is in the 13th percentile for safety, which means it is more dangerous than 87% of U.S. cities. The town’s general crime rate is D-, which means that crimes happen almost every day. Homes without security systems have a 300% higher chance of being broken into. Concerns grow when you consider that there are about 55 serious crimes for every 1000 people. Residents and records show that the southeast is the safest area. Neighborhoods in the middle, on the other hand, pose the highest risks, which makes it even more important to be extra careful in Wolf Point.

Polson

Polson is on the Flathead Indian Reservation, and it has a worrying crime rate of 50 crimes per 1000 people, which shows that safety is a big problem. There is one of the highest rates of violent crime in the country in this area. This includes rape, murder, armed robbery, and severe assault. There is also a lot of property crime. Every 26 minutes, someone in the area is burglarized, robbed, has their car stolen, or sets fire to something. The numbers make it clear that Polson needs to be more careful and take more safety precautions.

Ronan

With a crime rate of 34.05 per 1000 residents, Ronan, which has just over 2,000 people, is the sixth most dangerous town in Montana. In terms of risk, it is more dangerous than 66% of U.S. towns, ranking in the 34th percentile for safety. Assault becomes a common crime, and property crimes come in close behind. According to residents, the southwest is the safest area and the eastern neighborhoods are the most dangerous. There is a big difference in the chances of becoming a crime victim: 1 in 21 in riskier areas and 1 in 58 in safer areas. As Ronan deals with these problems, locals and tourists alike need to be more careful and take extra safety precautions.

Missoula

A population of 120,000, Missoula has some very bad crime rates. It has a crime score of 5 out of 100, which makes it one of the most dangerous places in Montana. The city has a one-in-24 chance of being a target of either physical or property crime. It is known as the “murder capital” of the state. With a 1 in 149 chance of becoming a victim, Missoula has one of the highest rates of serious crime in the country. A high rate of property crime also affects the people who live there; every 24 hours, someone is likely to be a victim of theft, fire, burglary, or robbery. As the city deals with these problems, safety must be improved right away through urgent steps and greater community knowledge.

Hamilton

With about 4,600 people, Hamilton is the 28th most populous place in Montana. Crime is common there, happening an average of once every day and an hour. The city has a crime rate of 35 crimes per 1000 people, which puts it in the 52nd percentile for safety. With a 1 in 73 chance of becoming a crime victim, the southeast is seen as the friendliest area by locals. On the other hand, the risk rises to 1 in 18 in central neighborhoods, which are seen as the most dangerous. As Hamilton works to fix these safety issues, people and the city as a whole will need to be more careful and take extra precautions to stay healthy.

Cut Bank

The town of Cut Bank has 3049 people, making it the 38th most populous city in Montana. However, safety worries put a shadow over the community. Crime is common in Cut Bank; it happens every day for 12 hours on average, giving the town a D- crime grade. It is less safe than 89% of cities and towns, as the town is ranked 11th out of 100 for safety. With a crime rate of 49 per 1000 people, which is higher than the national average, the northeast is seen as the safest area, while the south is seen as the most dangerous. These claims are backed up by statistics, which show a big difference in the chances of becoming a victim: 1 in 8 people in the south and 1 in 34 people in the northeast. People who live in Cut Bank and the people in charge of the area must put safety first by being alert and taking precautions for the community’s health.

Havre

With a crime rate of 37 crimes per 1000 people, Havre, which is home to 9377 people, has a worrying safety picture. Havre has a lot of problems. It has one of the highest rates of serious crime in the country, at 42 crimes per 1000 people. There are also a lot of property crimes in the town. There are 29 property crimes for every 1000 people, such as theft, burglary, car theft, and burning. Thefts of cars are especially dangerous; there is a 1 in 291 chance that someone will be a victim. People who live there say that the northeast is the best place, while leisure areas are seen as riskier. Concerns about safety in Havre are being addressed, so citizens and police must be more alert and take extra safety precautions to protect the city.

Great Falls

The city of Great Falls has 60,000 people, and its crime rate is very high. It got a score of 2 out of 100 on the crime index, which means it’s not better than 2% of towns. With 51 crimes happening for every 1000 people living in the area, there is a scary 1 in 20 chance that someone will become a victim. With a 1 in 186 chance of becoming a victim, Great Falls has one of the highest rates of violent crime in the country. Crimes include rape, murder, armed robbery, and severe assault. The city also has one of the highest rates of car theft in the country, and this is true for towns of all kinds. Residents and police officers in Great Falls must be more alert and take more smart steps as the city tries to solve these safety problems.