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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$119,342

Cost of Crime™ for Wayne, MT

In 2025, crime will cost $932 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Wayne ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Wayne's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wayne is 31.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wayne Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wayne varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Wayne, MT

The total projected cost of crime in Wayne for 2025 is $119,342. This translates to approximately $432 per resident and $932 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Wayne. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Wayne, MT:	$432
Wolf Point, MT:	$1168
Columbia Falls, MT:	$251
Montana:	$495
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wayne is $432 per year, which is $32 less than the national average and $63 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wayne:

In Wolf Point, MT, crime costs $1,168 per person, which is $735 more than in Wayne.
In Columbia Falls, MT, crime costs $251 per person, which is $181 less than in Wayne

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wayne	Cost per Wayne Resident
Murder	$27,220	$99
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,918	$65
Robbery	$2,825	$10
Assault	$12,198	$44
Kidnapping	$4,425	$16
Vehicle Theft	$7,632	$28
Burglary	$6,523	$24
Theft	$18,655	$68
Arson	$985	$4
Vandalism	$12,582	$46
Animal Cruelty	$354	$1
Drug Crimes	$7,913	$29
Identity Theft	$112	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$119,342	$432

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wayne, 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 Wayne totals $270,728 ($981 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $390,070 ($1,413 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 Wayne 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 Wayne’s 276 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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Wayne 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 Wayne residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.539
Robbery	0.3254
Rape	1.071
Murder	0.0525
Total Violent Crime	2.987 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.05
Vehicle Theft	1.786
Burglary	2.606
Arson	0.1478
Total Property Crime	17.59 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2644
Drug Crimes	3.876
Vandalism	6.381
Identity Theft	0.0526
Animal Cruelty	0.1733
Total "Other" Rate	10.75 (D+)

Individual Wayne Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Belt, MT	C-	D+	C-
Highwood, MT	F	F	F
Sand Coulee, MT	C-	D+	C
Stockett, MT	C	D+	C+
Tracy, MT	B-	C-	B
Raynesford, MT	F	B-	F
Gibson Flats, MT	D-	F	D-
Shonkin, MT	F	F	F
Portage, MT	D+	C	D+
Malmstrom Air Force Base, MT	C+	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wayne 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
Stalwart, MI	D+	D-	D-
Kent, VA	B-	A+	A+
Kenvir, KY	D+	B-	B-
Knox Corner, ME	A	A	A
La Salle, MT	C+	B+	B+
St. Helens, KY	D-	A-	A-
St. James, IN	A-	B	B
St. Lawrence, SD	D+	C	C
St. Maurice, LA	C-	D-	D-
Kellerville, IN	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Wayne 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 Wayne, MT average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Wayne schools on SchoolGrade

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