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Is Kalispell, Montana Safe?

Population 31,851 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Kalispell runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,090 per 100K.

Kalispell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKalispellMontana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate269.9356.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2370.32091.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate170.0--268.2
Theft Rate2090.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate336.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

270/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2370/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kalispell

Violent crime in Kalispell is below the national average. The rate of 269.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2370.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,090 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kalispell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault170
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary449
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,090
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft336
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kalispell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kalispell
269.9
State
356.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kalispell
2370.3
State
2091.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kalispell Safety

Is Kalispell safe?
Not especially. Kalispell earns a D with a crime rate of 264 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kalispell?
264 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 269.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2370.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kalispell safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kalispell's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,090 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kalispell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kalispell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kalispell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kalispell?
Crime rates have held steady in Kalispell, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Kalispell compare to other cities in Montana?
Below average for the state. Kalispell ranks behind about 73% of Montana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Kalispell to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Kalispell?
Bad. A D grade and 264 per-thousand rate put Kalispell below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 270 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kalispell?
269.9 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (170), robbery (67), 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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