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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$1.15 million

Cost of Crime™ for Black Eagle, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,310 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Black Eagle 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 Black Eagle, MT Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Black Eagle ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Black Eagle's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Black Eagle is 43.06 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Black Eagle Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Black Eagle varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Black Eagle, MT see the most incidents - about 33 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Black Eagle, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Black Eagle for 2025 is $1,149,543. This translates to approximately $549 per resident and $1,310 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Black Eagle. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Black Eagle Compared to Other Cities?

Black Eagle, MT:	$549
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Black Eagle is $549 per year, which is $84 more than the national average and $54 more than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Black Eagle:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $619 more than in Black Eagle.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $298 less than in Black Eagle

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Black Eagle	Cost per Black Eagle Resident
Murder	$135,660	$65
Rape/Sexual Assault	$131,611	$63
Robbery	$14,433	$7
Assault	$277,630	$133
Kidnapping	$30,477	$15
Vehicle Theft	$113,003	$54
Burglary	$57,572	$27
Theft	$193,045	$92
Arson	$5,779	$3
Vandalism	$116,265	$55
Animal Cruelty	$2,114	$1
Drug Crimes	$54,161	$26
Identity Theft	$17,793	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$1,149,543	$549

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Black Eagle, 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 Black Eagle totals $1,608,055 ($768 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,757,599 ($1,316 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 Black Eagle 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 southwest part of the city has more 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 Black Eagle’s 2,095 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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Black Eagle 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 Black Eagle residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.614
Robbery	0.2190
Rape	1.036
Murder	0.0345
Total Violent Crime	5.904 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.79
Vehicle Theft	3.483
Burglary	3.030
Arson	0.1142
Total Property Crime	24.42 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2399
Drug Crimes	3.495
Vandalism	7.768
Identity Theft	1.097
Animal Cruelty	0.1364
Total "Other" Rate	12.74 (D)

Individual Black Eagle Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Great Falls, MT	D-	D-	D-
Gibson Flats, MT	D-	F	D-
Malmstrom Air Force Base, MT	C+	C+	C
Tracy, MT	B-	C-	B
Portage, MT	D+	C	D+
Sand Coulee, MT	C-	D+	C
Ulm, MT	B-	C	C+
Vaughn, MT	C	D+	C
Floweree, MT	D	C-	D
Castner Falls, MT	C	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Black Eagle is higher 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
South Sumter, SC	F	F	F
Edgewood, IN	A-	A	A
Fancy Gap, VA	C	B	B
Fowler, OH	B-	C-	C-
Rolling Fork, MS	D-	C+	C+
Ruby, SC	D+	D	D
Salem, MI	A	B-	B-
Shrub Oak, NY	C+	D	D
South Roxana, IL	C	B-	B-
Afton, NY	A-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Black Eagle is less safe than the Montana state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Black Eagle, MT average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Black Eagle schools on SchoolGrade

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