Missoula, MT Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 65%

Violent crime 62%

Property crime 65%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Missoula_{/100k people}	Montana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	3,012	n/a (estimate)	3,869	2,591	2,346
Murder	1	n/a	1.3	5.0	6.5
Rape	58	n/a	74.5	55.3	38.4
Robbery	39	n/a	50.1	25.8	73.9
Assault	392	n/a	503.5	383.7	279.7
Violent crime	490	n/a (estimate)	629	470	388
Burglary	252	n/a	323.7	270.1	314.2
Theft	2,095	n/a	2,691.0	1,603.0	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	175	n/a	224.8	247.6	246.0
Property crime	2,522	n/a (estimate)	3,239	2,121	1,958

Key findings

Missoula crime rates are 65% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Missoula are 62% higher than the national average
In Missoula you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Missoula is safer than 14% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Missoula has decreased by 14%

Missoula crime map

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Daily Crime In Missoula (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Missoula, MT per 100,000 people. In Missoula, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.49 times more than the Montana average and 1.65 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Missoula is 1.34 times more than the Montana average and 1.62 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Missoula has a daily crime rate that is 1.53 times more than the Montana average and 1.65 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Missoula (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Missoula, Montana compared to other areas of Montana, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Missoula safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Missoula is safer than 18% of Montana cities, and 14% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Montana, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Missoula. At this time, Missoula sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Missoula

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Missoula is 1 in 159

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Missoula is 1 in 31

The chance of being a victim of crime in Missoula is 1 in 26

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Missoula? In Missoula, MT you have a 1 in 159 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 31 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Missoula.

Year Over Year Crime In Missoula (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Missoula is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Missoula has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 53% in Missoula, while property crimes in Missoula have decreased by 21%. Total crime has decreased by 14% year over year.

Missoula police department

Item	Missoula	Montana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	120	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}
Frenchtown, MT	1,932	153	691	844
Clinton, MT	1,076	178	802	979
East Missoula, MT	2,114	200	902	1,102
Lolo, MT	3,876	227	1,023	1,250
Bonner-West Riverside, MT	1,682	236	1,063	1,299
Turah, MT	426	282	1,271	1,553
Orchard Homes, MT	5,655	304	1,370	1,674
Missoula, MT	70,117	629	3,239	3,869

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Rock Hill, SC	70,251	661	3,346	4,007
Flower Mound, TX	69,966	65	576	641
Redlands, CA	70,442	331	2,597	2,928
Lauderhill, FL	70,452	873	2,636	3,509
Pine Hills, FL	69,733	637	2,936	3,573
Missoula, MT	70,117	629	3,239	3,869

Source: The Missoula, MT crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. 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.