The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Southgate Triangle, Missoula, MT: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Southgate Triangle

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Southgate Triangle.

 

Southgate Triangle, Missoula, MT Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
F
Other Crime Grade
C-

$2.30 million

Cost of Crime™ for Southgate Triangle, Missoula, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,707 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Southgate Triangle 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 Southgate Triangle, Missoula, MT Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Southgate Triangle ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of neighborhoods but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to Southgate Triangle's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Southgate Triangle is 68.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Southgate Triangle Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Southgate Triangle varies by area - ranging from 1 in 6 in the northeast areas to 1 in 22 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Southgate Triangle, Missoula, MT see the most incidents - about 44 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Southgate Triangle, Missoula, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Southgate Triangle for 2025 is $2,299,295. This translates to approximately $844 per resident and $1,707 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in Southgate Triangle. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Southgate Triangle Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Southgate Triangle, Missoula, MT: $844
Pioneer, Butte, MT: $1290
Cameron Park, Billings, MT: $232
Montana: $495
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Southgate Triangle is $844 per year, which is $380 more than the national average and $349 more than Missoula's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Southgate Triangle:
  • In Pioneer, Butte, MT, crime costs $1,290 per person, which is $446 more than in Southgate Triangle.
  • In Cameron Park, Billings, MT, crime costs $232 per person, which is $613 less than in Southgate Triangle

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Southgate Triangle for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Southgate Triangle
Cost per Southgate Triangle Resident
Murder
$488,411
$179
Rape/Sexual Assault
$204,566
$75
Robbery
$31,167
$11
Assault
$422,970
$155
Kidnapping
$87,959
$32
Vehicle Theft
$166,598
$61
Burglary
$56,798
$21
Theft
$598,956
$220
Arson
$13,109
$5
Vandalism
$146,374
$54
Animal Cruelty
$4,151
$2
Drug Crimes
$59,264
$22
Identity Theft
$18,971
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$2,299,295
$844

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Southgate Triangle, Missoula, 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 Southgate Triangle totals $4,335,544 ($1,592 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,634,839 ($2,437 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 Southgate Triangle 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 neighborhood 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 Southgate Triangle has 1, have the same problem. Of Southgate Triangle’s 2,723 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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Southgate Triangle 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 Southgate Triangle residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.409
Robbery
0.3639
Rape
1.239
Murder
0.0954
Total Violent Crime
7.107 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
42.47
Vehicle Theft
3.951
Burglary
2.300
Arson
0.1994
Total Property Crime
48.92 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.5327
Drug Crimes
2.942
Vandalism
7.524
Identity Theft
0.9001
Animal Cruelty
0.2061
Total "Other" Rate
12.11 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Southgate Triangle is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

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

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