Great Falls, MT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Great Falls Police Department serves the city of Great Falls, MT in Cascade County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,821 violent crimes and 14,846 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.3 per 100k residents, which is 17.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 318.1 per 100k, 94.4% 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 14 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 C
Annual Rate124.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,821 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,215 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate318.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,846 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,368 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate270.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,355 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,034 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime124.3C4821106.2+17.0%
Property Crime318.1F14846163.6+94.4%
Rape5.0D2173.5+40.5%
Robbery1.7A1095.8-71.5%
Aggravated Assault41.4F121522.3+86.1%
Burglary29.8D136824.0+24.1%
Larceny270.1F12355116.4+132.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft16.6B103422.2-25.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 6
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
East Helena 50 miles
D 148.2
D 246.9
Violent: 19.2% higher
Property: 22.4% lower
Helena 60 miles
C 118.0
F 267.7
Violent: 5.0% lower
Property: 15.9% lower
Conrad 65 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Deer Lodge 91 miles
C 98.9
A 33.0
Violent: 20.4% lower
Property: 89.6% lower
Lewistown 92 miles
D 163.1
A 32.6
Violent: 31.3% higher
Property: 89.7% lower