East Helena, MT Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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14%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

62%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

5%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	East Helena_{/100k people}	Montana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	40	n/a (estimate)	1,813	2,041	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.7	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	59.2	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	19.1	60.6
Assault	3	n/a	136.0	342.5	256.1
Violent crime	3	n/a (estimate)	136	424	359
Burglary	4	n/a	181.3	167.2	229.2
Theft	30	n/a	1,359.9	1,286.0	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	136.0	164.0	258.8
Property crime	37	n/a (estimate)	1,677	1,617	1,760

East Helena crime map

The East Helena crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in East Helena as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The East Helena crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the East Helena crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

East Helena crime rates are 14% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in East Helena are 62% lower than the national average
In East Helena you have a 1 in 56 chance of becoming a victim of crime
East Helena is safer than 63% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in East Helena has decreased by 27%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in East Helena

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in East Helena is 1 in 736

The chance of being a victim of property crime in East Helena is 1 in 60

The chance of being a victim of crime in East Helena is 1 in 56

Year Over Year Crime In East Helena (per 100,000 people)

East Helena police department

Item	East Helena	Montana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	4	872	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	n/a	3.3

Sex offenders in Montana

State	Total offenders	Montana_/100K	National_/100K
Montana	2,923	291	266

There are a total of 2,923 sex offenders in Montana. This yields a total of 291 sex offenders in Montana per 100,000 residents which is 9% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Helena West Side, MT	1,656	60	227	286
Montana City, MT	2,821	67	254	320
Clancy, MT	1,964	76	290	367
Helena Valley Northeast, MT	3,519	81	308	389
South Hills, MT	586	171	653	825
Helena Valley Northwest, MT	4,256	197	749	946
Spokane Creek, MT	438	240	915	1,155
East Helena, MT	1,684	136	1,677	1,813

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Rouse, CA	1,684	264	1,127	1,390
Cassopolis, MI	1,684	409	759	1,168
Princeville, IL	1,684	123	732	855
Knollwood, IL	1,684	46	272	318
Lakefield, MN	1,683	58	0	58
East Helena, MT	1,684	136	1,677	1,813

Source: The East Helena, MT crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.