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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$130,682

Cost of Crime™ for Judith Gap, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,260 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Judith Gap ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Judith Gap's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Judith Gap is 31.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Judith Gap Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Judith Gap varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Judith Gap, MT see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Judith Gap, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Judith Gap for 2025 is $130,682. This translates to approximately $545 per resident and $1,260 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Judith Gap. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Judith Gap Compared to Other Cities?

Judith Gap, MT:	$545
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Judith Gap is $545 per year, which is $80 more than the national average and $49 more than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Judith Gap:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $623 more than in Judith Gap.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $293 less than in Judith Gap

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Judith Gap	Cost per Judith Gap Resident
Murder	$39,535	$165
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,974	$71
Robbery	$1,774	$7
Assault	$26,661	$111
Kidnapping	$3,727	$16
Vehicle Theft	$1,835	$8
Burglary	$5,023	$21
Theft	$13,993	$58
Arson	$784	$3
Vandalism	$7,623	$32
Animal Cruelty	$198	$1
Drug Crimes	$8,127	$34
Identity Theft	$4,429	$18
Total Cost of Crime	$130,682	$545

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Judith Gap, 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 Judith Gap totals $350,538 ($1,461 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $481,221 ($2,005 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 Judith Gap 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 Judith Gap’s 240 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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Judith Gap 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 Judith Gap residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.868
Robbery	0.2349
Rape	1.166
Murder	0.0877
Total Violent Crime	5.357 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.26
Vehicle Theft	0.4938
Burglary	2.308
Arson	0.1353
Total Property Crime	14.19 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2561
Drug Crimes	4.578
Vandalism	4.446
Identity Theft	2.384
Animal Cruelty	0.1116
Total "Other" Rate	11.78 (D+)

Individual Judith Gap Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Buffalo, MT	B-	D	A-
Straw, MT	B-	D+	B+
Harlowton, MT	D	D-	C-
Moore, MT	C+	D-	B+
Hobson, MT	C+	D	B+
Shawmut, MT	D	D-	C
Garneill, MT	C+	D	B+
Twodot, MT	C-	B-	C-
Ross Fork, MT	D-	D	D-
Utica, MT	B	D	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Judith Gap is similar 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
Wakulla Beach, FL	B	D	D
Center Point, AR	C	D-	D-
Centerpoint, OH	C+	D+	D+
Central Point, VA	C	C+	C+
Chama, CO	F	F	F
Charlemont, VA	A+	A+	A+
Weston, WY	C+	B-	B-
Warda, TX	C	D+	D+
Warbranch, KY	C	C+	C+
Center, IN	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Judith Gap is safer than the Montana state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Judith Gap, MT average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Judith Gap schools on SchoolGrade

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