Plains, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Plains Police Department serves the city of Plains, MT in Sanders County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 65 violent crimes and 38 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.2 per 100k residents, which is 24.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 80.2 per 100k, 51.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 BAnnual Rate80.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate80.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 80.2 | B | 65 | 106.2 | -24.5% |
| Property Crime | 80.2 | A | 38 | 163.6 | -51.0% |
| Larceny | 80.2 | B | 29 | 116.4 | -31.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 160.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 99.5% higher |
| Thompson Falls | 0 miles | A 66.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 17.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Polson | 48 miles | F 212.7 | F 319.0 | Violent: 165.2% higher Property: 297.9% higher |
| St. Ignatius | 52 miles | C 120.5 | F 361.4 | Violent: 50.2% higher Property: 350.7% higher |
| Libby | 55 miles | A 30.7 | A 61.4 | Violent: 61.8% lower Property: 23.5% lower |