Golden Valley County, MT Property Crime Rates and Non-Violent Crime Maps

Property Crime per Capita in Golden Valley County

The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 Golden Valley County residents.

 

Golden Valley County, MT Map of Property Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A
Property Crime Grade
A+
Other Crime Grade
D-

$52,903

Cost of Crime™ for Golden Valley County, MT

In 2025, property crime will cost $144 per household.

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Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Golden Valley County 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 A+ grade indicates that the rate of property crime is much lower than that of the average US county. Golden Valley County ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of counties but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to Golden Valley County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The property crime rate in Golden Valley County is 7.550 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Golden Valley County residents generally consider the southwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Golden Valley County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 128 in the north areas to 1 in 130 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Golden Valley County, MT see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Golden Valley County, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Golden Valley County for 2025 is $52,903. This translates to approximately $64 per resident and $144 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Golden Valley County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 7.5%

How Much Does Property Crime Cost in Golden Valley County Compared to Other Counties?

Golden Valley County, MT: $64
Missoula County, MT: $180
Flathead County, MT: $88
Montana: $137
USA: $136

The Cost of Crime per resident in Golden Valley County is $64 per year, which is $72 less than the national average and $73 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Golden Valley County:
  • In Missoula County, MT, crime costs $180 per person, which is $116 more than in Golden Valley County.
  • In Flathead County, MT, crime costs $88 per person, which is $25 more than in Golden Valley County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Golden Valley County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Golden Valley County
Cost per Golden Valley County Resident
Vehicle Theft
$11,391
$14
Burglary
$23,277
$28
Theft
$14,619
$18
Arson
$3,616
$4
Total Cost of Property Crime
$52,903
$64

The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Golden Valley County, 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 Golden Valley County totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $52,903 ($64 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 Golden Valley County 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 county 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 have the same problem. Of Golden Valley County’s 831 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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Golden Valley County 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 Golden Valley County residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.397
Vehicle Theft
0.8852
Burglary
3.088
Arson
0.1802
Total Property Crime
7.550 (A+)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of property crime in Golden Valley County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Golden Valley County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
C+
B+
C-
D
C+
C+
C
C
C
C+
C+
C-
D
B-
D-
D-
D-
B
B-
B+
D-
F
D-
B+
B-
B+
B-
C+
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Golden Valley County is lower versus other counties of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
C
C
D+
F
F
B
D
D
C
B
B
D-
D-
D-
D
D-
D-
C-
D
D
D+
C-
C-
D+
C
C
F
F
F

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

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