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Is Belgrade, Montana Safe?

Population 13,107 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Belgrade is a smaller community of 13,107 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 232.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,780 per 100K.

Belgrade Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBelgradeMontana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate332.6356.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1996.02091.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate1780.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate314.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

232.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

333/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1996/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Belgrade

Violent crime in Belgrade is close to the national average. The rate of 332.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1996.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,780 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Belgrade Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary366
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,780
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft314
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Belgrade Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Belgrade
332.6
State
356.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Belgrade
1996.0
State
2091.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Belgrade Safety

Is Belgrade safe?
Not especially. Belgrade earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Belgrade?
232.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 332.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1996.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Belgrade safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Belgrade's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,780 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Belgrade?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Belgrade generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Belgrade police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Belgrade?
Crime rates have held steady in Belgrade, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Belgrade compare to other cities in Montana?
Below average for the state. Belgrade ranks behind about 78% of Montana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Belgrade to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Belgrade?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.9 per-thousand rate put Belgrade below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 333 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Belgrade?
332.6 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (59), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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