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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$218,205

Cost of Crime™ for Lavina, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $985 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Lavina ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Lavina's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lavina is 27.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lavina Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lavina varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Lavina, MT see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lavina, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Lavina for 2025 is $218,205. This translates to approximately $416 per resident and $985 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Lavina. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lavina 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 Lavina:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $751 more than in Lavina.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $165 less than in Lavina

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lavina	Cost per Lavina Resident
Murder	$60,379	$115
Rape/Sexual Assault	$37,857	$72
Robbery	$2,971	$6
Assault	$12,925	$25
Kidnapping	$9,213	$18
Vehicle Theft	$6,906	$13
Burglary	$13,478	$26
Theft	$16,463	$31
Arson	$2,110	$4
Vandalism	$38,801	$74
Animal Cruelty	$466	$1
Drug Crimes	$15,215	$29
Identity Theft	$1,422	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$218,205	$416

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lavina, 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 Lavina totals $585,787 ($1,118 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $803,991 ($1,534 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 Lavina 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 Lavina’s 524 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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Lavina 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 Lavina residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8589
Robbery	0.1802
Rape	1.192
Murder	0.0613
Total Violent Crime	2.292 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.067
Vehicle Theft	0.8511
Burglary	2.836
Arson	0.1667
Total Property Crime	9.920 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2900
Drug Crimes	3.925
Vandalism	10.36
Identity Theft	0.3505
Animal Cruelty	0.1202
Total "Other" Rate	15.05 (D-)

Individual Lavina Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cushman, MT	C	B	A-
Broadview, MT	B-	C	B
Ryegate, MT	C	B	A-
Roundup, MT	C-	C-	C+
Acton, MT	B	C	B+
Rapelje, MT	F	C	F
Shawmut, MT	D	D-	C
Molt, MT	D+	B-	D-
Shepherd, MT	B+	C	A-
Billings Heights, MT	B+	B-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lavina 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
Gantt, AL	C	B	B
Summit Corners, WI	A-	B+	B+
Stockholm, ME	C+	A	A
Gentry, MO	C-	D	D
Geneva, KY	C+	B+	B+
Gay, NC	D+	D+	D+
Gatewood, MS	B	B+	B+
Garysville, VA	B+	A-	A-
Garland, TN	C-	C	C
Summit, SD	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Lavina 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 Lavina, MT average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Lavina schools on SchoolGrade

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