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

Crime per Capita in Ravalli County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Ravalli County.

 

Ravalli County, MT Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B-
A
Other Crime Grade
A-

$14.9 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ravalli County, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $799 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US county. Ravalli County ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of counties but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Ravalli County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Ravalli County is 19.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ravalli County Residents generally consider the northeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ravalli County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 25 in the southwest areas to 1 in 69 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Ravalli County, MT see the most incidents - about 214 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 15 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ravalli County, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Ravalli County for 2025 is $14,895,505. This translates to approximately $323 per resident and $799 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Ravalli County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ravalli County Compared to Other Counties?

Ravalli County, MT: $323
Missoula County, MT: $588
Flathead County, MT: $323
Montana: $495
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ravalli County is $323 per year, which is $141 less than the national average and $172 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Ravalli County:
  • In Missoula County, MT, crime costs $588 per person, which is $265 more than in Ravalli County.
  • In Flathead County, MT, crime costs $323 per person, which is $0 less than in Ravalli County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ravalli County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Ravalli County
Cost per Ravalli County Resident
Murder
$2.98 million
$65
Rape/Sexual Assault
$2.84 million
$62
Robbery
$269,799
$6
Assault
$2.63 million
$57
Kidnapping
$708,454
$15
Vehicle Theft
$815,481
$18
Burglary
$546,004
$12
Theft
$1.64 million
$36
Arson
$170,275
$4
Vandalism
$1.29 million
$28
Animal Cruelty
$36,572
$1
Drug Crimes
$699,126
$15
Identity Theft
$270,437
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$14,895,505
$323

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ravalli County, 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 Ravalli County totals $34,212,536 ($741 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $49,108,041 ($1,064 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 Ravalli County 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 central part of the county 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, of which Ravalli County has 15, have the same problem. Of Ravalli County’s 46,147 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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Ravalli County 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 Ravalli County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.983
Robbery
0.1859
Rape
1.016
Murder
0.0344
Total Violent Crime
3.219 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.855
Vehicle Theft
1.141
Burglary
1.305
Arson
0.1528
Total Property Crime
9.453 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2532
Drug Crimes
2.048
Vandalism
3.898
Identity Theft
0.7572
Animal Cruelty
0.1071
Total "Other" Rate
7.063 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Ravalli County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Ravalli County.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Ravalli County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
A-
A-
D
B-
B-
D
D+
D+
A
B+
B+
B-
B
B
A+
A
A
A-
A-
A-
C+
C-
C-
B
B+
B+
D+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Ravalli County 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 Ravalli County, MT average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Ravalli County schools on SchoolGrade

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