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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$530,835

Cost of Crime™ for Charlo, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,010 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Charlo ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of cities but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to Charlo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Charlo is 27.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Charlo Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Charlo varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Charlo, MT see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Charlo, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Charlo for 2025 is $530,835. This translates to approximately $387 per resident and $1,010 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Charlo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Charlo, MT:	$387
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Charlo is $387 per year, which is $78 less than the national average and $108 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Charlo:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $781 more than in Charlo.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $135 less than in Charlo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Charlo	Cost per Charlo Resident
Murder	$65,563	$48
Rape/Sexual Assault	$98,429	$72
Robbery	$17,343	$13
Assault	$99,927	$73
Kidnapping	$25,619	$19
Vehicle Theft	$42,981	$31
Burglary	$19,618	$14
Theft	$86,966	$63
Arson	$4,468	$3
Vandalism	$36,709	$27
Animal Cruelty	$1,499	$1
Drug Crimes	$25,693	$19
Identity Theft	$6,020	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$530,835	$387

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Charlo, 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 Charlo totals $942,280 ($686 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,473,115 ($1,073 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 Charlo 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, of which Charlo has 1, have the same problem. Of Charlo’s 1,373 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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Charlo 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 Charlo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.534
Robbery	0.4016
Rape	1.182
Murder	0.0254
Total Violent Crime	4.144 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.23
Vehicle Theft	2.022
Burglary	1.575
Arson	0.1348
Total Property Crime	15.96 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3077
Drug Crimes	2.530
Vandalism	3.742
Identity Theft	0.5665
Animal Cruelty	0.1476
Total "Other" Rate	7.294 (B-)

Individual Charlo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kicking Horse, MT	C	D-	B-
Moiese, MT	C	C-	C-
St. Ignatius, MT	D	D-	D
Ronan, MT	D	D-	D+
Dixon, MT	C	D	C+
Ravalli, MT	D	F	D+
Pablo, MT	D	D	D-
Polson, MT	D+	D	D
Arlee, MT	D	F	D-
Perma, MT	C-	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Charlo 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
Lott, TX	D	D	D
Slanesville, WV	C+	C-	C-
Shoreham, VT	B	B	B
Shokan, NY	B-	C	C
Shannon, IL	B+	A-	A-
Selma, MO	B-	C	C
Sedalia, KY	B-	A-	A-
Scottsville, TX	B-	C-	C-
Schroeder, TX	B+	B-	B-
Roseville, IL	C+	D+	D+

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Charlo, MT average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Charlo schools on SchoolGrade

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