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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$109,540

Cost of Crime™ for Ponderosa Pines, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $737 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Ponderosa Pines ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of cities but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to Ponderosa Pines's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ponderosa Pines is 17.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ponderosa Pines, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Ponderosa Pines for 2025 is $109,540. This translates to approximately $306 per resident and $737 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Ponderosa Pines. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ponderosa Pines Compared to Other Cities?

Ponderosa Pines, MT:	$306
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ponderosa Pines is $306 per year, which is $158 less than the national average and $189 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ponderosa Pines:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $862 more than in Ponderosa Pines.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $55 less than in Ponderosa Pines

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ponderosa Pines	Cost per Ponderosa Pines Resident
Murder	$38,900	$109
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,637	$63
Robbery	$1,856	$5
Assault	$4,014	$11
Kidnapping	$2,730	$8
Vehicle Theft	$4,709	$13
Burglary	$2,334	$7
Theft	$15,338	$43
Arson	$1,044	$3
Vandalism	$7,801	$22
Animal Cruelty	$454	$1
Drug Crimes	$7,507	$21
Identity Theft	$217	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$109,540	$306

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ponderosa Pines, 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 Ponderosa Pines totals $367,846 ($1,028 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $477,386 ($1,333 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 Ponderosa Pines 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 Ponderosa Pines’s 358 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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Ponderosa Pines 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 Ponderosa Pines residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3904
Robbery	0.1648
Rape	1.043
Murder	0.0578
Total Violent Crime	1.656 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.273
Vehicle Theft	0.8495
Burglary	0.7187
Arson	0.1208
Total Property Crime	9.962 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1258
Drug Crimes	2.835
Vandalism	3.050
Identity Theft	0.0781
Animal Cruelty	0.1713
Total "Other" Rate	6.260 (B)

Individual Ponderosa Pines Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Maudlow, MT	C	C+	C-
Trident, MT	B+	A	A-
Toston, MT	B	A	B
Logan, MT	B-	B-	B-
Three Forks, MT	B	A-	B-
Radersburg, MT	A-	A+	A
Manhattan, MT	B	C-	B
Francis, MT	C+	B	B
Church Hill, MT	B-	F	A-
Belgrade, MT	C	C-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ponderosa Pines is lower 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
Derby, IN	A+	B+	B+
Draughn, NC	F	F	F
Dovray, MN	B-	C+	C+
Dougherty, IA	C+	C	C
Donnybrook, ND	F	D	D
Domestic, IN	A	B+	B+
Doddsville, MS	C-	C	C
Devils Slide, UT	D+	A-	A-
Des Moines, NM	F	F	F
Drifting, PA	A	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Ponderosa Pines 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 Ponderosa Pines, MT average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Ponderosa Pines schools on SchoolGrade

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