Fergus County, MT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Fergus County in MT is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 562 violent crimes and 203 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.6 per 100k residents, which is 6.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 16.3 per 100k, 90.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 C
Annual Rate99.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents562 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime99.6C562106.2-6.2%
Property Crime16.3A203163.6-90.0%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A373.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault8.2A12422.3-63.4%
Burglary0.0A3024.0-100.0%
Larceny16.3A145116.4-86.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A2222.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Fergus County Sheriff's Office

Lewistown Police Department

Lewistown, MT