Violent Crime per Capita in Lewis and Clark County
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Lewis and Clark County residents.
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B-
Violent Crime Grade |
C+ |
C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$15.0 million
Cost of Crime™ for Lewis and Clark County, MT
In 2025, violent crime will cost $477 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Lewis and Clark County 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.
The C+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is about the same as that of the average US county. Lewis and Clark County ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of counties but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Lewis and Clark County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The violent crime rate in Lewis and Clark County is 3.808 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lewis and Clark County residents generally consider the central part of the county to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lewis and Clark County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 126 in the north areas to 1 in 376 in the central.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Lewis and Clark County, MT see the most incidents - about 67 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Lewis and Clark County, MT
The total projected cost of crime in Lewis and Clark County for 2025 is $14,995,572. This translates to approximately $199 per resident and $477 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Lewis and Clark County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.4%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 15.1%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Lewis and Clark County Compared to Other Counties?
| Lewis and Clark County, MT: | $199 |
|---|---|
| Missoula County, MT: | $319 |
| Flathead County, MT: | $173 |
| Montana: | $267 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Lewis and Clark County is $199 per year, which is $60 less than the national average and $68 less than Montana's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Lewis and Clark County:
- In Missoula County, MT, crime costs $319 per person, which is $121 more than in Lewis and Clark County.
- In Flathead County, MT, crime costs $173 per person, which is $26 less than in Lewis and Clark County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lewis and Clark County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Lewis and Clark County |
Cost per Lewis and Clark County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$4.23 million |
$56 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$4.80 million |
$64 |
Robbery |
$479,434 |
$6 |
Assault |
$5.48 million |
$73 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$14,995,572 |
$199 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Lewis and Clark County, 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 Lewis and Clark County totals $52,729,879 ($698 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $67,725,451 ($897 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Lewis and Clark County violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 south part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Lewis and Clark County has 22, have the same problem. Of Lewis and Clark County’s 75,515 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Lewis and Clark County residents in a standard year.
Lewis and Clark County Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Lewis and Clark County residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.527 |
Robbery |
0.2018 |
Rape |
1.049 |
Murder |
0.0298 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.808 (C+) |
Individual Lewis and Clark County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of violent crime in Lewis and Clark County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Lewis and Clark County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B- | B+ | |
B | B- | B+ | |
C+ | C | A- | |
C- | D | B- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
B- | F | A- | |
F | C+ | F | |
D+ | D+ | D | |
A | B- | A | |
C- | D | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Lewis and Clark County is lower versus other counties of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | B | B | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | |
A+ | A | A | |
C- | D | D | |
C | B+ | B+ | |
B- | B | B | |
F | F | F |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Lewis and Clark County is safer than the Montana state average and as safe as the national average.
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