Bozeman, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bozeman Police Department serves the city of Bozeman, MT in Gallatin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,836 violent crimes and 4,428 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.2 per 100k residents, which is 6.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 168.9 per 100k, 3.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate113.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,836 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents596 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate168.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,428 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate142.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,820 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.2 | C | 2836 | 106.2 | +6.6% |
| Property Crime | 168.9 | C | 4428 | 163.6 | +3.2% |
| Homicide | 1.7 | F | 16 | 0.5 | +226.6% |
| Rape | 8.7 | F | 291 | 3.5 | +146.3% |
| Robbery | 5.2 | B | 35 | 5.8 | -10.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.1 | D | 596 | 22.3 | +48.7% |
| Burglary | 17.4 | B | 287 | 24.0 | -27.5% |
| Larceny | 142.8 | D | 3820 | 116.4 | +22.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.7 | A | 298 | 22.2 | -60.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone | 0 miles | B 81.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 28.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Manhattan | 0 miles | A 46.8 | A 93.7 | Violent: 58.6% lower Property: 44.5% lower |
| Belgrade | 17 miles | B 79.0 | D 213.2 | Violent: 30.2% lower Property: 26.2% higher |
| Livingston | 32 miles | F 189.6 | A 89.2 | Violent: 67.5% higher Property: 47.2% lower |
| Ennis | 39 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 285.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 68.8% higher |