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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$2.68 million

Cost of Crime™ for Red Lodge, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,355 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Red Lodge ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of cities but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to Red Lodge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Red Lodge is 65.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Red Lodge Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Red Lodge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 4 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Red Lodge, MT see the most incidents - about 84 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Red Lodge, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Red Lodge for 2025 is $2,677,026. This translates to approximately $787 per resident and $1,355 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Red Lodge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Red Lodge Compared to Other Cities?

Red Lodge, MT:	$787
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Red Lodge is $787 per year, which is $323 more than the national average and $292 more than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Red Lodge:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $380 more than in Red Lodge.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $536 less than in Red Lodge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Red Lodge	Cost per Red Lodge Resident
Murder	$602,876	$177
Rape/Sexual Assault	$247,775	$73
Robbery	$38,438	$11
Assault	$532,183	$157
Kidnapping	$30,814	$9
Vehicle Theft	$87,637	$26
Burglary	$95,770	$28
Theft	$718,888	$211
Arson	$15,727	$5
Vandalism	$209,906	$62
Animal Cruelty	$4,459	$1
Drug Crimes	$68,371	$20
Identity Theft	$24,182	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$2,677,026	$787

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Red Lodge, 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 Red Lodge totals $5,331,426 ($1,568 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,008,452 ($2,355 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 Red Lodge 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 east 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, of which Red Lodge has 5, have the same problem. Of Red Lodge’s 3,400 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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Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.450
Robbery	0.3594
Rape	1.202
Murder	0.0944
Total Violent Crime	7.106 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	40.83
Vehicle Theft	1.665
Burglary	3.106
Arson	0.1915
Total Property Crime	45.79 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1495
Drug Crimes	2.719
Vandalism	8.642
Identity Theft	0.9189
Animal Cruelty	0.1773
Total "Other" Rate	12.61 (D)

Individual Red Lodge Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Washoe, MT	C-	F	B
Bearcreek, MT	B+	C+	A-
Luther, MT	F	D-	F
Roberts, MT	D+	C+	D-
Belfry, MT	B	D+	A-
Roscoe, MT	F	D	F
Clark, WY	D-	B-	D
Bridger, MT	D+	D-	D+
Boyd, MT	C+	C-	C
Fromberg, MT	B+	C-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Red Lodge 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
Pullman, MI	C+	D	D
Goreville, IL	B	B+	B+
Greenville, FL	C-	F	F
Harpswell, ME	A+	A+	A+
Hillsboro, AL	C	C-	C-
Middlefield, CT	A-	A+	A+
Moss Beach, CA	C	D	D
Napavine, WA	B-	B+	B+
Pitcairn, PA	D+	D-	D-
Hazel Green, WI	A-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge, MT average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Red Lodge schools on SchoolGrade

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