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

Crime per Capita in Kicking Horse

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Kicking Horse.

 

Kicking Horse, MT Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
B-
Other Crime Grade
C

$25,391

Cost of Crime™ for Kicking Horse, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,220 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Kicking Horse ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of cities but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to Kicking Horse's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kicking Horse is 25.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kicking Horse, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Kicking Horse for 2025 is $25,391. This translates to approximately $416 per resident and $1,220 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Kicking Horse. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Kicking Horse Compared to Other Cities?

Kicking Horse, MT: $416
Wolf Point, MT: $1168
Columbia Falls, MT: $251
Montana: $495
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kicking Horse is $416 per year, which is $48 less than the national average and $79 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kicking Horse:
  • In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $751 more than in Kicking Horse.
  • In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $165 less than in Kicking Horse

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Kicking Horse for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Kicking Horse
Cost per Kicking Horse Resident
Murder
$3,393
$56
Rape/Sexual Assault
$3,683
$60
Robbery
$385
$6
Assault
$8,448
$138
Kidnapping
$989
$16
Vehicle Theft
$1,211
$20
Burglary
$1,111
$18
Theft
$2,273
$37
Arson
$184
$3
Vandalism
$2,518
$41
Animal Cruelty
$53
$1
Drug Crimes
$600
$10
Identity Theft
$543
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$25,391
$416

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kicking Horse, 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 Kicking Horse totals $42,496 ($697 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $67,887 ($1,113 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 Kicking Horse 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 Kicking Horse’s 61 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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Kicking Horse 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 Kicking Horse residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.822
Robbery
0.2004
Rape
0.9957
Murder
0.0296
Total Violent Crime
6.048 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.194
Vehicle Theft
1.283
Burglary
2.008
Arson
0.1250
Total Property Crime
10.61 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2674
Drug Crimes
1.329
Vandalism
5.778
Identity Theft
1.151
Animal Cruelty
0.1184
Total "Other" Rate
8.644 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
D+
C-
D
D-
D+
D
D-
D
D
D
D-
C
C-
C-
D
F
D+
C
D
C+
C-
C-
D
D+
D
D
F
D
F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kicking Horse 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
A-
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
C
D
D
C-
F
F
C
C+
C+
C-
C-
C-
B+
B+
B+
D-
F
F
C
D-
D-
B
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Kicking Horse 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 Kicking Horse, MT average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Kicking Horse schools on SchoolGrade

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