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 D
Annual Rate138.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate86.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate224.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents476 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate207.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents402 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime138.1D295106.2+30.0%
Property Crime224.4D476163.6+37.1%
Aggravated Assault86.3F6722.3+287.7%
Burglary17.3B3624.0-28.2%
Larceny207.1F402116.4+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