Belt, MT Property Crime Rates and Non-Violent Crime Maps

Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Belt in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

The C- grade indicates that the rate of property crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Belt ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of cities but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to Belt's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The property crime rate in Belt is 16.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Belt residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Belt varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 55 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Belt, MT see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Belt, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Belt for 2025 is $109,944. This translates to approximately $115 per resident and $277 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Belt. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 66.6%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 6.0%

The Cost of Crime per resident in Belt is $115 per year, which is $21 less than the national average and $22 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Belt:

• In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $313 per person, which is $198 more than in Belt.
• In Corvallis, MT, crime costs $47 per person, which is $68 less than in Belt

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Belt for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Belt	Cost per Belt Resident
Vehicle Theft	$25,819	$27
Burglary	$21,767	$23
Theft	$59,101	$62
Arson	$3,257	$3
Total Cost of Property Crime	$109,944	$115

The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Belt, MT

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Belt totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $109,944 ($115 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Property Crime Maps

When interpreting the Belt property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 Belt has 1, have the same problem. Of Belt’s 955 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Belt Property Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Belt residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.95
Vehicle Theft	1.746
Burglary	2.513
Arson	0.1412
Total Property Crime	16.35 (C-)

Individual Belt Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of property crime in Belt is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Belt.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wayne, MT	C-	C+	D+
Sand Coulee, MT	C-	D+	C
Raynesford, MT	F	B-	F
Stockett, MT	C	D+	C+
Tracy, MT	B-	C-	B
Highwood, MT	F	F	F
Gibson Flats, MT	D-	F	D-
Malmstrom Air Force Base, MT	C+	C+	C
Shonkin, MT	F	F	F
Great Falls, MT	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Belt is lower versus other cities of the same size for property crime. 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
Fairfax, MO	C-	D	D
Sanish, ND	F	D+	D+
Caliente, NV	D-	F	F
Dennehotso, AZ	F	F	F
Dewey, WA	D+	B	B
Diamond Point, NY	A	B+	B+
Brackney, PA	A+	A+	A+
Dorris, CA	C	D	D
Downs, KS	F	D	D
West Elkton, OH	A	A	A

Considering only the property crime rate, Belt is safer than the Montana state average and safer than the national average.

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