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Safest Cities in Montana (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

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 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
23.3per 1K
Below National Avg
2of 7 cities
Above National Avg
5of 7 cities

All 7 Cities Ranked by Safety

#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. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Montana

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Montana. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

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 Safety in Montana

What is the safest city in Montana?
As of 2026, 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 10 safest cities in Montana?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Montana based on crime rate are: Helena, Great Falls, Belgrade, Missoula, Billings, Bozeman, Kalispell.
What is the most dangerous city in Montana?
Kalispell has the highest crime rate in Montana at 25.2 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Montana?
The average crime rate across 7 tracked cities in Montana is 23.3 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 406 per 100K and property crime averages 1922 per 100K.
Is Montana safe to live in?
Montana has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 406 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Helena earns a B- while Kalispell gets a C+. 2 of 7 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Montana?
7 cities in Montana are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 2 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Montana →View all Montana city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

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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