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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$117,119

Cost of Crime™ for Silver Star, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $835 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Silver Star 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 Silver Star's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Silver Star is 17.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Silver Star Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Silver Star varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Silver Star, MT see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Silver Star, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Silver Star for 2025 is $117,119. This translates to approximately $317 per resident and $835 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Silver Star. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Silver Star Compared to Other Cities?

Silver Star, MT:	$317
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Silver Star is $317 per year, which is $148 less than the national average and $179 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Silver Star:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $851 more than in Silver Star.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $65 less than in Silver Star

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Silver Star	Cost per Silver Star Resident
Murder	$34,564	$93
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,732	$70
Robbery	$2,127	$6
Assault	$10,219	$28
Kidnapping	$5,718	$15
Vehicle Theft	$2,162	$6
Burglary	$1,853	$5
Theft	$10,682	$29
Arson	$1,090	$3
Vandalism	$9,499	$26
Animal Cruelty	$492	$1
Drug Crimes	$9,904	$27
Identity Theft	$3,075	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$117,119	$317

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Silver Star, 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 Silver Star totals $355,836 ($962 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $472,955 ($1,278 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 Silver Star 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 Silver Star’s 370 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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Silver Star 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 Silver Star residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9617
Robbery	0.1828
Rape	1.147
Murder	0.0497
Total Violent Crime	2.341 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.575
Vehicle Theft	0.3774
Burglary	0.5521
Arson	0.1219
Total Property Crime	6.626 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2549
Drug Crimes	3.619
Vandalism	3.594
Identity Theft	1.074
Animal Cruelty	0.1798
Total "Other" Rate	8.721 (C)

Individual Silver Star Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Twin Bridges, MT	B-	B	A-
Whitehall, MT	D	D-	D+
Sheridan, MT	C	B+	C
Columbia Gardens, MT	C+	D	C+
Jefferson Island, MT	D	C	D+
Melrose, MT	C+	D+	C+
Pony, MT	D-	B+	F
Summit Valley, MT	D-	B+	D-
Floral Park, MT	C-	C-	C-
Laurin, MT	D	B-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Silver Star 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
Bowman, CA	C-	D	D
Willard, KY	C	A-	A-
Bullhead, SD	F	F	F
Buckland, MA	B	C-	C-
Buckeye, WV	D+	D	D
Bryce Canyon City, UT	D-	D+	D+
Brubaker, IL	A+	A	A
Bridgewater, IA	A-	B-	B-
Bridgeville, CA	C-	D-	D-
Breckenridge, OK	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Silver Star 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 Silver Star, MT average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Silver Star schools on SchoolGrade

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