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Safest Cities in Montana — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 7 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Helena is the safest city in Montana with a crime rate of 20.3 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Great Falls (21.9/1K) and Belgrade (22.6/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 7 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
23.3per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
406per 100K
Avg Property Crime
1922per 100K

All 7 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Helena
B-
20.3
2Great Falls
B-
21.9
3Belgrade
B-
22.6
4Missoula
C+
24
5Billings
C+
24.2
6Bozeman
C+
24.8
7Kalispell
C+
25.2

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in Montana (2027)

1
C+
Kalispell25.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 347/100K
2
C+
Bozeman24.8/1K · Moderate · Violent: 400/100K
3
C+
Billings24.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 420/100K
4
C+
Missoula24/1K · Moderate · Violent: 422/100K
5
B-
Belgrade22.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 387/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in Montana in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Helena is the safest city in Montana with a crime rate of 20.3 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 57% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in Montana for 2027?
The safest cities in Montana for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Helena, Great Falls, Belgrade, Missoula, Billings, Bozeman, Kalispell. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in Montana in 2027?
Kalispell has the highest crime rate in Montana at 25.2 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are Montana 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is Montana safe to live in 2027?
Montana has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 406 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Helena earns a B- while Kalispell gets a C+.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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