Missoula, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Missoula Police Department serves the city of Missoula, MT in Missoula County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,783 violent crimes and 14,112 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.3 per 100k residents, which is 22.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 278.5 per 100k, 70.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 DAnnual Rate130.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,783 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents338 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,621 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate278.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,112 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,403 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate231.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,773 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents864 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.3 | D | 6783 | 106.2 | +22.7% |
| Property Crime | 278.5 | F | 14112 | 163.6 | +70.2% |
| Rape | 3.8 | C | 338 | 3.5 | +8.3% |
| Robbery | 6.4 | C | 169 | 5.8 | +9.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.8 | D | 1621 | 22.3 | +20.5% |
| Burglary | 29.4 | D | 1403 | 24.0 | +22.3% |
| Larceny | 231.3 | F | 11773 | 116.4 | +98.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.3 | B | 864 | 22.2 | -30.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevensville | 25 miles | A 43.9 | A 43.9 | Violent: 66.3% lower Property: 84.2% lower |
| Hamilton | 44 miles | D 148.1 | B 129.6 | Violent: 13.7% higher Property: 53.5% lower |
| St. Ignatius | 53 miles | C 120.5 | F 361.4 | Violent: 7.6% lower Property: 29.8% higher |
| Polson | 57 miles | F 212.7 | F 319.0 | Violent: 63.2% higher Property: 14.5% higher |
| Deer Lodge | 68 miles | C 98.9 | A 33.0 | Violent: 24.1% lower Property: 88.2% lower |