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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$72,109

Cost of Crime™ for Lothair, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $2,121 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Lothair ranks in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 6% of cities but less safe than 94%. This analysis applies only to Lothair's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lothair is 59.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lothair Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lothair varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 20 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Lothair, MT see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lothair, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Lothair for 2025 is $72,109. This translates to approximately $810 per resident and $2,121 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Lothair. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Lothair, MT:	$810
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lothair is $810 per year, which is $346 more than the national average and $315 more than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lothair:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $357 more than in Lothair.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $559 less than in Lothair

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lothair	Cost per Lothair Resident
Murder	$13,797	$155
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,031	$79
Robbery	$1,034	$12
Assault	$16,696	$188
Kidnapping	$2,145	$24
Vehicle Theft	$3,082	$35
Burglary	$4,544	$51
Theft	$10,099	$113
Arson	$259	$3
Vandalism	$9,638	$108
Animal Cruelty	$113	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,117	$35
Identity Theft	$557	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$72,109	$810

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lothair, 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 Lothair totals $129,795 ($1,458 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $201,904 ($2,269 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 Lothair 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 Lothair’s 89 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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Lothair 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 Lothair residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.532
Robbery	0.3692
Rape	1.303
Murder	0.0825
Total Violent Crime	8.287 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	21.91
Vehicle Theft	2.236
Burglary	5.629
Arson	0.1206
Total Property Crime	29.90 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3974
Drug Crimes	4.734
Vandalism	15.16
Identity Theft	0.8089
Animal Cruelty	0.1712
Total "Other" Rate	21.27 (F)

Individual Lothair Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Chester, MT	F	F	F
Joplin, MT	F	D-	D-
Galata, MT	F	F	F
Whitlash, MT	D-	D-	D-
Ledger, MT	F	F	D-
Inverness, MT	D-	D	D-
Rudyard, MT	D-	D	D-
Dunkirk, MT	D-	F	D
Oilmont, MT	F	F	F
Shelby, MT	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lothair is higher 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
Sparenberg, TX	F	F	F
Kaseyville, MO	B+	C+	C+
Kasson, PA	B	C+	C+
Kemper, SC	D-	D	D
Kinterbish, AL	F	F	F
Kirk, TX	C+	A-	A-
Laurel Grove, LA	C+	D	D
South Columbia, NY	A-	B+	B+
South Valley, NY	A+	A+	A+
Souwilpa, AL	D+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Lothair is less safe than the Montana state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lothair, MT average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Lothair schools on SchoolGrade

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