Crime per Capita in Helena Valley Northwest
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Helena Valley Northwest.
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C+
Overall Crime Grade™
C |
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C- |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
$1.63 million
Cost of Crime™ for Helena Valley Northwest, MT
In 2025, crime will cost $915 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Helena Valley Northwest 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 Helena Valley Northwest, MT Safe?
The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Helena Valley Northwest ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Helena Valley Northwest's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Helena Valley Northwest is 23.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Helena Valley Northwest Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Helena Valley Northwest varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Helena Valley Northwest, MT see the most incidents - about 22 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Helena Valley Northwest, MT
The total projected cost of crime in Helena Valley Northwest for 2025 is $1,630,245. This translates to approximately $293 per resident and $915 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Helena Valley Northwest. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.9%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Helena Valley Northwest Compared to Other Cities?
| Helena Valley Northwest, MT: | $293 |
|---|---|
| Wolf Point, MT: | $1168 |
| Columbia Falls, MT: | $251 |
| Montana: | $495 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Helena Valley Northwest is $293 per year, which is $172 less than the national average and $203 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Helena Valley Northwest:
- In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $875 more than in Helena Valley Northwest.
- In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $41 less than in Helena Valley Northwest
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Helena Valley Northwest for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Helena Valley Northwest |
Cost per Helena Valley Northwest Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$89,054 |
$16 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$339,671 |
$61 |
Robbery |
$20,476 |
$4 |
Assault |
$352,670 |
$63 |
Kidnapping |
$101,788 |
$18 |
Vehicle Theft |
$139,841 |
$25 |
Burglary |
$29,462 |
$5 |
Theft |
$376,906 |
$68 |
Arson |
$16,912 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$92,107 |
$17 |
Animal Cruelty |
$3,606 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$36,286 |
$7 |
Identity Theft |
$31,465 |
$6 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$1,630,245 |
$293 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Helena Valley Northwest, 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 Helena Valley Northwest totals $2,323,038 ($417 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,953,283 ($709 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 Helena Valley Northwest 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 Helena Valley Northwest’s 5,573 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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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 Helena Valley Northwest residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.203 |
Robbery |
0.1168 |
Rape |
1.005 |
Murder |
0.0085 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.334 (C) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
13.06 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.620 |
Burglary |
0.5829 |
Arson |
0.1257 |
Total Property Crime |
15.39 (C-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.3012 |
Drug Crimes |
0.8802 |
Vandalism |
2.313 |
Identity Theft |
0.7294 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0875 |
Total "Other" Rate |
4.312 (A-) |
Individual Helena Valley Northwest Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Helena Valley Northwest is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Helena Valley Northwest.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | D+ | B- | |
B+ | C+ | B+ | |
B+ | B+ | B | |
B- | C+ | B- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
C | D | C | |
B- | D | B+ | |
C+ | C | C+ | |
B | D+ | A- | |
B+ | B+ | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Helena Valley Northwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | D+ | D+ | |
A- | C | C | |
C+ | C | C | |
D- | D | D | |
C | D | D | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
F | F | F | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A | A |
Considering only the crime rate, Helena Valley Northwest 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 Helena Valley Northwest, MT average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Helena Valley Northwest schools on SchoolGrade
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