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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$37,251

Cost of Crime™ for Sonnette, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,298 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Sonnette ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of cities but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Sonnette's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sonnette is 29.99 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sonnette Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sonnette varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Sonnette, MT see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sonnette, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Sonnette for 2025 is $37,251. This translates to approximately $540 per resident and $1,298 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Sonnette. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Sonnette, MT:	$540
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sonnette is $540 per year, which is $76 more than the national average and $45 more than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sonnette:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $628 more than in Sonnette.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $289 less than in Sonnette

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sonnette	Cost per Sonnette Resident
Murder	$9,257	$134
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,293	$77
Robbery	$552	$8
Assault	$9,145	$133
Kidnapping	$1,451	$21
Vehicle Theft	$401	$6
Burglary	$2,613	$38
Theft	$2,742	$40
Arson	$236	$3
Vandalism	$2,923	$42
Animal Cruelty	$80	$1
Drug Crimes	$2,245	$33
Identity Theft	$312	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$37,251	$540

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sonnette, 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 Sonnette totals $89,243 ($1,293 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $126,494 ($1,833 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 Sonnette 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 north 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 Sonnette’s 69 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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Sonnette 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 Sonnette residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.615
Robbery	0.2542
Rape	1.265
Murder	0.0714
Total Violent Crime	6.206 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.674
Vehicle Theft	0.3757
Burglary	4.176
Arson	0.1414
Total Property Crime	12.37 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3469
Drug Crimes	4.399
Vandalism	5.929
Identity Theft	0.5838
Animal Cruelty	0.1577
Total "Other" Rate	11.42 (D+)

Individual Sonnette Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Powderville, MT	D+	D-	C+
Broadus, MT	C-	D-	B-
Olive, MT	C-	D-	C+
Epsie, MT	C-	D-	C+
Biddle, MT	C-	D-	C+
Otter, MT	D	D-	D+
Recluse, WY	C-	B	C-
Volborg, MT	D+	D	C+
Boyes, MT	D	F	B
Ashland, MT	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sonnette is similar 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
Pittman, FL	A+	A	A
Posey, AR	F	F	F
Port Mahon, DE	F	D-	D-
Pomeroy, PA	B+	B	B
Pleasant Pond, ME	B	A	A
Pleasant Hill, WV	B-	C	C
Playas, NM	D-	F	F
Platteville, IA	C-	C	C
Plainview, SD	C-	B	B
Plainview, OK	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Sonnette is safer than the Montana state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Sonnette, MT average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Sonnette schools on SchoolGrade

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