Yellowstone County, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Yellowstone County in MT is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,372 violent crimes and 29,406 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.5 per 100k residents, which is 13.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 249.1 per 100k, 52.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate120.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,372 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents595 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents680 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate47.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,626 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate249.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents29,406 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,507 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate213.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents21,058 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,651 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 120.5 | C | 14372 | 106.2 | +13.5% |
| Property Crime | 249.1 | D | 29406 | 163.6 | +52.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 51 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 595 | 3.5 | -38.9% |
| Robbery | 4.1 | B | 680 | 5.8 | -29.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 47.3 | F | 4626 | 22.3 | +112.6% |
| Burglary | 13.9 | A | 3507 | 24.0 | -42.3% |
| Larceny | 213.9 | F | 21058 | 116.4 | +83.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.3 | C | 4651 | 22.2 | -8.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office
Billings Police Department
Billings, MT
Laurel Police Department
Laurel, MT