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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$93,199

Cost of Crime™ for Dunkirk, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,430 per household.

More cost data

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Dunkirk ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of cities but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Dunkirk's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dunkirk is 51.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dunkirk Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dunkirk varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Dunkirk, MT see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dunkirk, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Dunkirk for 2025 is $93,199. This translates to approximately $711 per resident and $1,430 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Dunkirk. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Dunkirk, MT:	$711
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dunkirk is $711 per year, which is $247 more than the national average and $216 more than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dunkirk:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $456 more than in Dunkirk.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $460 less than in Dunkirk

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dunkirk	Cost per Dunkirk Resident
Murder	$16,582	$127
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,353	$71
Robbery	$3,313	$25
Assault	$23,632	$180
Kidnapping	$2,142	$16
Vehicle Theft	$2,305	$18
Burglary	$4,871	$37
Theft	$12,429	$95
Arson	$443	$3
Vandalism	$12,319	$94
Animal Cruelty	$178	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,353	$33
Identity Theft	$1,280	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$93,199	$711

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk totals $162,539 ($1,241 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $255,738 ($1,952 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 Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk has 1, have the same problem. Of Dunkirk’s 131 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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Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.281
Robbery	0.8040
Rape	1.177
Murder	0.0674
Total Violent Crime	8.330 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.32
Vehicle Theft	1.136
Burglary	4.100
Arson	0.1400
Total Property Crime	23.70 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2696
Drug Crimes	4.492
Vandalism	13.16
Identity Theft	1.262
Animal Cruelty	0.1839
Total "Other" Rate	19.37 (F)

Individual Dunkirk Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Shelby, MT	D-	D-	D-
Ethridge, MT	F	D-	F
Conrad, MT	D	D+	D
Valier, MT	D+	F	C+
Oilmont, MT	F	F	F
Kevin, MT	D+	B+	D+
Ledger, MT	F	F	D-
Brady, MT	C-	D	B-
Galata, MT	F	F	F
Little Browning, MT	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dunkirk 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
Seneca, IA	D	D	D
Klahr, PA	A+	A-	A-
Kokomo, TX	D+	C-	C-
Kyles, AL	C+	B+	B+
Lacon, KY	B-	A	A
Latium, TX	A+	B	B
Lobelia, WV	C-	D+	D+
Saude, IA	B	B-	B-
Seguin, KS	D+	C	C
Selvin, IN	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk, MT average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Dunkirk schools on SchoolGrade

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