Whitefish, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Whitefish Police Department serves the city of Whitefish, MT in Flathead County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 381 violent crimes and 667 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.7 per 100k residents, which is 30.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 199.9 per 100k, 22.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.7 | B | 381 | 106.2 | -30.7% |
| Property Crime | 199.9 | D | 667 | 163.6 | +22.2% |
| Larceny | 178.9 | D | 573 | 116.4 | +53.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.0 | C | 45 | 22.2 | -5.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell | 0 miles | B 95.1 | D 255.8 | Violent: 29.1% higher Property: 27.9% higher |
| Columbia Falls | 7 miles | D 138.1 | D 224.4 | Violent: 87.5% higher Property: 12.2% higher |
| Polson | 43 miles | F 212.7 | F 319.0 | Violent: 188.8% higher Property: 59.6% higher |
| St. Ignatius | 46 miles | C 120.5 | F 361.4 | Violent: 63.6% higher Property: 80.8% higher |
| Libby | 64 miles | A 30.7 | A 61.4 | Violent: 58.4% lower Property: 69.3% lower |