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Report Reveals Troubling Crime Trends in Most Dangerous Cities
Montana’s Top Most Dangerous Cities Unveiled in 2024 Crime Spotlight
Montana, known for its vast landscapes and outdoor adventures has a darker side lurking in its cities. According to Southwest Journal, 10 cities in Montana stand out for their high crime rates in 2024. By analyzing FBI data they uncovered the most dangerous spots considering both violent and property crimes. Surprisingly danger isn’t just confined to big cities like Billings and Missoula smaller towns also feature prominently. While Montana doesn’t rank among the nation’s top ten most dangerous states its troubled areas demand attention. Solutions like increased police presence, surveillance, and better rehabilitation programs might help tackle the issues. Before making any major decisions it’s wise to check if your city made the list. Stay informed stay safe.
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Most Dangerous Cities in Montana
Billings
In south-central Montana lies Billings a bustling metropolis with natural beauty and cultural attractions like museums. Despite its allure it’s labeled as the state’s most dangerous city due to high property crime rates and 14 homicides last year.
Ronan City
Ronan City is in the northwest on the Flathead Indian Reservation. It’s small but has a lot of crime. There were 66 property crimes and 20 violent crimes reported in a year. So it’s the second most dangerous city in Montana.
Helena
Helena is Montana’s political capital and bears the struggle of being labeled the state’s capital of rape. Despite its population of 33,629 it reported the highest rate of rape in one year, with 50 cases. Additionally the city witnessed 216 violent crimes and 1,227 property crimes during the same period further solidifying its concerning safety status.
Polson
Polson is a small town in the northwestern part of Montana that grapples with safety issues with reporting 164 property crimes and 36 violent crimes in one year ranking it as the fourth most dangerous place in Montana.
Havre
Havre is a city nestled in north-central Montana and faces rising property and violent crime rates with reporting 57 assaults in the past year despite its rugged railroad town roots.
Cut Bank
Cut Bank, despite its small size it tops the danger charts in Montana. With only 3,075 inhabitants it reported 23 violent incidents and 78 property crimes making it the most perilous place in the state.
Great Falls
Great Falls is known for its industrial and transportation history but it faces significant property crime issues with 2,999 reported annually among its 58,345 residents ranking it as the second most crime-ridden city in Montana. However its violent crime rate is relatively lower placing it as the 12th most violent place in the state.
Missoula
In Missoula, Montana, being smaller doesn’t mean being safer. It’s not as big as other cities but it deals with big problems. There were 4 murders and 60 rapes in a year making it the city with the most killings in the state. There were also 376 violent crimes. Property crime like burglaries and car thefts is worrying too with 2,745 cases reported ranking it eighth in the state. The rate of property crime is 3,589 for every 100,000 Americans the fourth highest in Montana.
Wolf Point
In Wolf Point, Montana visitors might not expect danger beyond rodeo thrills. Yet it holds a dark statistic. With only 2,744 residents it reports 33 violent crimes making it the highest in Montana per capita. However, property crime is relatively low at 1,931/100k Americans placing it 16th in the state for such issues.
East Helena
East Helena is a small town near Montana’s capital but faces unexpected danger. With only 2,113 residents it’s still risky. In one year there were 50 property crimes and 10 violent crimes. Though small compared to big cities these numbers are significant for its size. East Helena’s violent crime rate is 473/100k Americans and property crime is 2,366/100k Americans making it the 11th most dangerous place in Montana for both crimes.
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