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

Crime per Capita in Pompeys Pillar

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pompeys Pillar.

 

Pompeys Pillar, MT Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D-
Other Crime Grade
F

$270,816

Cost of Crime™ for Pompeys Pillar, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,600 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Pompeys Pillar ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Pompeys Pillar's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pompeys Pillar is 53.39 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pompeys Pillar Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pompeys Pillar varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Pompeys Pillar, MT see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pompeys Pillar, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Pompeys Pillar for 2025 is $270,816. This translates to approximately $744 per resident and $1,600 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Pompeys Pillar. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pompeys Pillar Compared to Other Cities?

Pompeys Pillar, MT: $744
Wolf Point, MT: $1168
Columbia Falls, MT: $251
Montana: $495
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pompeys Pillar is $744 per year, which is $280 more than the national average and $249 more than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pompeys Pillar:
  • In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $424 more than in Pompeys Pillar.
  • In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $493 less than in Pompeys Pillar

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pompeys Pillar for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pompeys Pillar
Cost per Pompeys Pillar Resident
Murder
$63,464
$174
Rape/Sexual Assault
$25,360
$70
Robbery
$5,853
$16
Assault
$48,853
$134
Kidnapping
$7,986
$22
Vehicle Theft
$13,085
$36
Burglary
$17,264
$47
Theft
$36,904
$101
Arson
$1,141
$3
Vandalism
$37,732
$104
Animal Cruelty
$425
$1
Drug Crimes
$9,283
$26
Identity Theft
$3,467
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$270,816
$744

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pompeys Pillar, 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 Pompeys Pillar totals $557,067 ($1,530 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $827,883 ($2,274 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 Pompeys Pillar 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 Pompeys Pillar’s 364 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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Pompeys Pillar 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 Pompeys Pillar residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.673
Robbery
0.5112
Rape
1.149
Murder
0.0928
Total Violent Crime
6.426 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
19.58
Vehicle Theft
2.322
Burglary
5.229
Arson
0.1297
Total Property Crime
27.26 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3618
Drug Crimes
3.448
Vandalism
14.51
Identity Theft
1.230
Animal Cruelty
0.1577
Total "Other" Rate
19.71 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pompeys Pillar 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
B-
B
B
C
A
A
B-
C
C
C-
A+
A+
C-
D-
D-
B
B-
B-
B-
B
B
A+
B
B
C+
C+
C+
C+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Pompeys Pillar 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 Pompeys Pillar, MT average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Pompeys Pillar schools on SchoolGrade

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