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Is Great Falls, Montana Safe?

Population 60,208 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Great Falls earns a C- safety grade with 231.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 72% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,373 per 100K.

Great Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreat FallsMontana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate443.7356.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1868.32091.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate309.0--268.2
Theft Rate1373.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate421.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

444/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1868/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Great Falls

Violent crime in Great Falls is above the national average. The rate of 443.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1868.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,373 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 309 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Great Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault309
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery89
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,373
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft421
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Great Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Great Falls
443.7
State
356.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Great Falls
1868.3
State
2091.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Great Falls Safety

Is Great Falls safe?
Not especially. Great Falls earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Great Falls?
231.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 443.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1868.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Great Falls safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Great Falls's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,373 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Great Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Great Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Great Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Great Falls?
No. Crime in Great Falls has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Great Falls compare to other cities in Montana?
Below average for the state. Great Falls ranks behind about 68% of Montana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Great Falls to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Great Falls?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.2 per-thousand rate put Great Falls below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 444 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Great Falls?
443.7 per 100,000, which is 22% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (309), robbery (89), and murder (5.0) 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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