Arson per Capita in Helena Valley Northwest
The map below shows arson per 1,000 Helena Valley Northwest residents.
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C+
Overall Crime Grade™
C |
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C- |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
Fact
A crime occurs every 2 days 20 hours (on average) in Helena Valley Northwest.
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Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in Helena Valley Northwest in green. The most dangerous areas in Helena Valley Northwest are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is Helena Valley Northwest, MT Safe?
The C- grade means the rate of arson is slightly higher than the average US city. Helena Valley Northwest is in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning 62% of cities are safer and 38% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Helena Valley Northwest's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.
The rate of arson in Helena Valley Northwest is 0.1257 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Helena Valley Northwest generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of arson in Helena Valley Northwest may be as high as 1 in 7,354 in the northwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 8,261 in the southeast part of the city. See the section on interpreting the arson map, however, because comparing rates for arson or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northwest parts of Helena Valley Northwest, MT: about 0 per year. The northeast part of Helena Valley Northwest has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Arson Maps
When looking at the arson map for Helena Valley Northwest, remember that the rate of arson per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the southwest part of the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the arson rate map do not always indicate danger for Helena Valley Northwest residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Helena Valley Northwest has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Helena Valley Northwest has 0, have the same problem. Of Helena Valley Northwest’s 5,573 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All arson rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Helena Valley Northwest residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.203 |
Robbery |
0.1168 |
Rape |
1.005 |
Murder |
0.0085 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.334 (C) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
13.06 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.620 |
Burglary |
0.5829 |
Arson |
0.1257 |
Total Property Crime |
15.39 (C-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.3012 |
Drug Crimes |
0.8802 |
Vandalism |
2.313 |
Identity Theft |
0.7294 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0875 |
Total "Other" Rate |
4.312 (A-) |
Individual Helena Valley Northwest Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of arson in Helena Valley Northwest is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Helena Valley Northwest.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Arson Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B | D+ | B- | C | |
B+ | C+ | B+ | C | |
B+ | B+ | B | C- | |
B- | C+ | B- | C- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | C- | |
C | D | C | C | |
B- | D | B+ | D+ | |
C+ | C | C+ | C- | |
B | D+ | A- | C- | |
B+ | B+ | B | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Helena Valley Northwest is higher versus other cities of the same size for arson. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Arson Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B- | D+ | D+ | B | |
A- | C | C | A | |
C+ | C | C | C | |
D- | D | D | C | |
C | D | D | D+ | |
C- | D+ | D+ | B- | |
C+ | C- | C- | D+ | |
F | F | F | C- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | A- | |
A+ | A | A | C |
Considering only the arson rate, Helena Valley Northwest is as safe as the Montana state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Helena Valley Northwest, MT average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Helena Valley Northwest schools on SchoolGrade
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