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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$3.43 million

Cost of Crime™ for Poplar, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $5,274 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Poplar ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of cities but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to Poplar's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Poplar is 82.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Poplar Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Poplar varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 23 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Poplar, MT see the most incidents - about 73 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Poplar, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Poplar for 2025 is $3,426,678. This translates to approximately $1,190 per resident and $5,274 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 9.2% of the median household income in Poplar. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Poplar, MT:	$1190
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Poplar is $1,190 per year, which is $726 more than the national average and $695 more than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Poplar:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $23 less than in Poplar.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $939 less than in Poplar

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Poplar	Cost per Poplar Resident
Murder	$717,969	$249
Rape/Sexual Assault	$191,362	$66
Robbery	$50,491	$18
Assault	$1.14 million	$396
Kidnapping	$42,229	$15
Vehicle Theft	$134,062	$47
Burglary	$174,905	$61
Theft	$527,998	$183
Arson	$6,553	$2
Vandalism	$349,758	$121
Animal Cruelty	$3,057	$1
Drug Crimes	$57,483	$20
Identity Theft	$31,487	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$3,426,678	$1,190

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Poplar, 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 Poplar totals $5,982,554 ($2,078 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,409,233 ($3,268 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 Poplar 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 south part of the city has more 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 Poplar’s 2,879 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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Poplar 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 Poplar residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	13.78
Robbery	0.5576
Rape	1.096
Murder	0.1327
Total Violent Crime	15.57 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	35.41
Vehicle Theft	3.007
Burglary	6.698
Arson	0.0943
Total Property Crime	45.21 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2419
Drug Crimes	2.699
Vandalism	17.01
Identity Theft	1.413
Animal Cruelty	0.1436
Total "Other" Rate	21.50 (F)

Individual Poplar Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brockton, MT	D-	F	D
Mccabe, MT	D-	F	D
Wolf Point, MT	F	F	F
Fort Kipp, MT	D	F	D
Vida, MT	C	D	A-
Volt, MT	D-	D-	D-
Culbertson, MT	C+	B	C-
Richey, MT	C	B-	A-
Oswego, MT	D-	D-	D-
Homestead, MT	D	D-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Poplar 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
Marsing, ID	D+	C+	C+
Wesleyville, PA	C	D	D
Union City, OH	B-	C+	C+
Tolar, TX	B	C-	C-
Stover, MO	C	D	D
Springfield, NE	C+	B	B
Shelby, MT	D-	D-	D-
Refugio, TX	D-	D-	D-
Pillager, MN	B+	A-	A-
Pawnee, IL	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Poplar 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 Poplar, MT average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Poplar schools on SchoolGrade

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