Is Billings, MT Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Billings, Montana reported 621.19 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.71 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 391.63 per 100,000 above that reference, with 735 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Billings, Montana reported 2,043.59 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.85 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 936.62 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,418 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Billings, Montana reported 76.06 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.58 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 27.82 per 100,000 above that reference, with 90 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Billings, Montana reported 297.50 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.54 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 104.50 per 100,000 above that reference, with 352 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Billings, Montana reported 250.17 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.33 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 62.02 per 100,000 above that reference, with 296 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Billings, MT has an adjusted safety score of 26.97 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Montana. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Montana workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 90 | 76.06 | 48.24 |
1.58× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 735 | 621.19 | 229.56 |
2.71× national |
| Burglary | 296 | 250.17 | 188.15 |
1.33× national |
| Larceny-theft | 2418 | 2043.59 | 1106.97 |
1.85× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 352 | 297.5 | 193.0 |
1.54× national |
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What drives Billings's safety score?
Billings ranks in the bottom quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Montana, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 118,321 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 35.85, while Property Security is lowest at 15.83. The 20.02-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 621.19 per 100,000 (2.71× the national rate). Burglary is lowest on the same relative basis at 250.17 per 100,000 (1.33× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Billings, Montana recorded 2,418 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 62.1% of the 3,891 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 90 robbery reports (2.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Billings, Montana recorded 735 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 18.9% of the 3,891 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 90 robbery reports (2.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Billings, Montana recorded 352 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 9.0% of the 3,891 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 90 robbery reports (2.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Billings, Montana uses a reporting population of 118,321 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Billings, Montana has an adjusted score of 26.97 points out of 100 versus 38.49 in Missoula, Montana, a difference of 11.52 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Billings ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Billings, Montana has an adjusted score of 26.97 points out of 100 versus 35.37 in Great Falls, Montana, a difference of 8.40 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Billings ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Billings safe compared to other places in Montana?
Billings is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 26.97 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Montana.
What is the crime rate in Billings?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Billings's safety rating?
Billings's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 26.97 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Montana. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Billings?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Billings?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.