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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$205,463

Cost of Crime™ for Garneill, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,207 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Garneill ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Garneill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Garneill is 23.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Garneill Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Garneill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Garneill, MT see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Garneill, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Garneill for 2025 is $205,463. This translates to approximately $468 per resident and $1,207 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Garneill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Garneill, MT:	$468
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Garneill is $468 per year, which is $4 more than the national average and $27 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Garneill:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $699 more than in Garneill.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $217 less than in Garneill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Garneill	Cost per Garneill Resident
Murder	$60,605	$138
Rape/Sexual Assault	$28,970	$66
Robbery	$3,129	$7
Assault	$52,154	$119
Kidnapping	$4,382	$10
Vehicle Theft	$4,641	$11
Burglary	$7,706	$18
Theft	$14,099	$32
Arson	$937	$2
Vandalism	$15,551	$35
Animal Cruelty	$359	$1
Drug Crimes	$12,697	$29
Identity Theft	$233	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$205,463	$468

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Garneill, 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 Garneill totals $554,666 ($1,263 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $760,129 ($1,732 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 Garneill 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 Garneill’s 439 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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Garneill 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 Garneill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.137
Robbery	0.2266
Rape	1.088
Murder	0.0735
Total Violent Crime	5.525 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.201
Vehicle Theft	0.6828
Burglary	1.935
Arson	0.0884
Total Property Crime	8.908 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1646
Drug Crimes	3.910
Vandalism	4.958
Identity Theft	0.0686
Animal Cruelty	0.1104
Total "Other" Rate	9.212 (C)

Individual Garneill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lewistown, MT	D	D+	D
Heath, MT	C	D-	B-
Moore, MT	C+	D-	B+
West Lewistown, MT	C-	C-	D+
Ross Fork, MT	D-	D	D-
Maiden, MT	C-	D	C-
Buffalo, MT	B-	D	A-
Hobson, MT	C+	D	B+
Giltedge, MT	C-	D+	B+
Moccasin, MT	F	C	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Garneill is lower 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
Delmar, AL	D-	D+	D+
Darlington, FL	A+	A+	A+
Darrouzett, TX	C-	D+	D+
Daufuskie Island, SC	F	F	F
Davenport, AL	C-	B-	B-
Davenport, NE	D+	D	D
Davisburg, KY	C+	A	A
Davy, WV	D	D-	D-
Decatur, OH	B-	C+	C+
Dedham, IA	B	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Garneill 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 Garneill, MT average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Garneill schools on SchoolGrade

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