Lewistown, MT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Lewistown Police Department serves the city of Lewistown, MT in Fergus County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 441 violent crimes and 132 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 163.1 per 100k residents, which is 53.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 32.6 per 100k, 80.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 D
Annual Rate163.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents441 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate32.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate32.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime163.1D441106.2+53.6%
Property Crime32.6A132163.6-80.1%
Aggravated Assault16.3B9222.3-26.7%
Larceny32.6A100116.4-72.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Great Falls 92 miles
C 124.3
F 318.1
Violent: 23.8% lower
Property: 874.9% higher
Billings 95 miles
F 184.6
F 300.8
Violent: 13.1% higher
Property: 821.7% higher
Chinook 97 miles
N/A 0.0
A 86.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 163.7% higher
Columbus 97 miles
A 52.0
C 156.1
Violent: 68.1% lower
Property: 378.4% higher
Laurel 101 miles
C 125.1
F 347.5
Violent: 23.3% lower
Property: 964.8% higher