The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Bannack, MT: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$65,787

Cost of Crime™ for Bannack, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,039 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bannack 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.

Is Bannack, MT Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Bannack ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Bannack's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bannack is 28.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bannack Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bannack varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Bannack, MT see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bannack, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Bannack for 2025 is $65,787. This translates to approximately $473 per resident and $1,039 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Bannack. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bannack Compared to Other Cities?

Bannack, MT:	$473
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bannack is $473 per year, which is $9 more than the national average and $22 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bannack:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $694 more than in Bannack.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $222 less than in Bannack

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bannack	Cost per Bannack Resident
Murder	$16,192	$116
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,664	$70
Robbery	$840	$6
Assault	$13,575	$98
Kidnapping	$2,652	$19
Vehicle Theft	$834	$6
Burglary	$1,907	$14
Theft	$5,874	$42
Arson	$495	$4
Vandalism	$6,499	$47
Animal Cruelty	$126	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,633	$26
Identity Theft	$3,497	$25
Total Cost of Crime	$65,787	$473

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bannack, 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 Bannack totals $157,346 ($1,132 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $223,133 ($1,605 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the Bannack crime map, keep in mind that 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 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 Bannack’s 139 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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Bannack Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bannack residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.401
Robbery	0.1921
Rape	1.147
Murder	0.0620
Total Violent Crime	4.801 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.159
Vehicle Theft	0.3873
Burglary	1.513
Arson	0.1475
Total Property Crime	10.21 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3146
Drug Crimes	3.534
Vandalism	6.545
Identity Theft	3.250
Animal Cruelty	0.1223
Total "Other" Rate	13.77 (D)

Individual Bannack Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dillon, MT	D+	D	D+
Polaris, MT	C-	D	C
Grant, MT	D	D-	A-
Glen, MT	B-	C	B-
Jackson, MT	F	F	F
Melrose, MT	C+	D+	C+
Dell, MT	D	D-	A-
Twin Bridges, MT	B-	B	A-
Wisdom, MT	F	F	F
Divide, MT	D	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bannack is similar versus other cities of the same size for 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
Peoli, OH	C+	C	C
Willisville, AR	D+	C+	C+
Hogtown, NY	B+	B+	B+
Bemis, WV	B+	A	A
Glen, TN	D	C+	C+
West Groton, VT	B+	B	B
Glazier, TX	D	D+	D+
Bernardo, NM	F	F	F
El Mirage, CA	C	D+	D+
Bethany, TN	C-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Bannack is safer than 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 Bannack, MT average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Bannack schools on SchoolGrade

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