Columbia Falls, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Columbia Falls Police Department serves the city of Columbia Falls, MT in Flathead County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 295 violent crimes and 476 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 138.1 per 100k residents, which is 30.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 224.4 per 100k, 37.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate138.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate86.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate224.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents476 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate207.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents402 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 138.1 | D | 295 | 106.2 | +30.0% |
Property Crime | 224.4 | D | 476 | 163.6 | +37.1% |
Aggravated Assault | 86.3 | F | 67 | 22.3 | +287.7% |
Burglary | 17.3 | B | 36 | 24.0 | -28.2% |
Larceny | 207.1 | F | 402 | 116.4 | +78.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Whitefish | 7 miles | B 73.7 | D 199.9 | Violent: 46.7% lower Property: 10.9% lower |
Kalispell | 7 miles | B 95.1 | D 255.8 | Violent: 31.1% lower Property: 14.0% higher |
Polson | 47 miles | F 212.7 | F 319.0 | Violent: 54.0% higher Property: 42.2% higher |
St. Ignatius | 51 miles | C 120.5 | F 361.4 | Violent: 12.7% lower Property: 61.1% higher |
Libby | 57 miles | A 30.7 | A 61.4 | Violent: 77.8% lower Property: 72.7% lower |