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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$321,729

Cost of Crime™ for Pine Creek, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $851 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pine Creek is 26.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pine Creek Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pine Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 95 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Pine Creek, MT see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pine Creek, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Pine Creek for 2025 is $321,729. This translates to approximately $361 per resident and $851 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Pine Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pine Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Pine Creek, MT:	$361
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pine Creek is $361 per year, which is $103 less than the national average and $134 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pine Creek:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $806 more than in Pine Creek.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $110 less than in Pine Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pine Creek	Cost per Pine Creek Resident
Murder	$51,179	$57
Rape/Sexual Assault	$62,972	$71
Robbery	$5,777	$6
Assault	$37,357	$42
Kidnapping	$15,092	$17
Vehicle Theft	$22,488	$25
Burglary	$18,411	$21
Theft	$55,450	$62
Arson	$2,609	$3
Vandalism	$28,548	$32
Animal Cruelty	$1,001	$1
Drug Crimes	$19,187	$22
Identity Theft	$1,660	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$321,729	$361

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pine Creek, 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 Pine Creek totals $653,710 ($734 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $975,439 ($1,095 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 Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek’s 891 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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Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.460
Robbery	0.2061
Rape	1.166
Murder	0.0306
Total Violent Crime	2.862 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.02
Vehicle Theft	1.630
Burglary	2.278
Arson	0.1212
Total Property Crime	16.05 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2794
Drug Crimes	2.911
Vandalism	4.485
Identity Theft	0.2407
Animal Cruelty	0.1518
Total "Other" Rate	8.068 (C+)

Individual Pine Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Livingston, MT	D	D	D
Pray, MT	C-	B-	D+
Clyde Park, MT	B	B	B-
Emigrant, MT	D	D	D+
Springdale, MT	C	C	C+
Bozeman, MT	D+	C-	D
Mc Leod, MT	D	D	D
Four Corners, MT	B+	C	B+
Wilsall, MT	D+	D	C-
Corwin Springs, MT	D-	F	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pine Creek 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
Coxey, AL	B-	B-	B-
Curryville, MO	D+	D+	D+
Vashti, NC	C+	C+	C+
Cullen, VA	C	C	C
Crossroads, MS	B	A+	A+
Cross Plains, IN	B	B	B
Crosland, GA	B	C+	C+
Crockett, MS	A+	A+	A+
Creston, IL	D-	C+	C+
Crescent, OR	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek, MT average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pine Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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