Is Great Falls, MT Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Great Falls, Montana reported 3,049.06 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.75 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,942.09 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,842 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Great Falls, Montana reported 511.49 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.23 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 281.93 per 100,000 above that reference, with 309 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Great Falls, Montana reported 337.68 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.79 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 149.53 per 100,000 above that reference, with 204 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Great Falls, Montana reported 33.11 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.69 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 15.13 per 100,000 below that reference, with 20 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Great Falls, Montana reported 225.12 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.17 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 32.12 per 100,000 above that reference, with 136 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Great Falls, MT has an adjusted safety score of 35.37 out of 100. It ranks #2 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 stable.
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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 | 20 | 33.11 | 48.24 | 0.69× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 309 | 511.49 | 229.56 |
2.23× national |
| Burglary | 204 | 337.68 | 188.15 |
1.79× national |
| Larceny-theft | 1842 | 3049.06 | 1106.97 |
2.75× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 136 | 225.12 | 193.0 |
1.17× national |
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What drives Great Falls's safety score?
Great Falls ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Montana, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 60,412 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 45.32, while Property Security is lowest at 15.06. The 30.26-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, Larceny-theft is highest relative to its national reference at 3049.06 per 100,000 (2.75× the national rate). Robbery is lowest on the same relative basis at 33.11 per 100,000 (0.69× 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
Great Falls, Montana recorded 1,842 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 73.4% of the 2,511 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 20 robbery reports (0.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Great Falls, Montana recorded 309 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 12.3% of the 2,511 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 20 robbery reports (0.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Great Falls, Montana recorded 204 burglary offenses in 2025, 8.1% of the 2,511 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 20 robbery reports (0.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Great Falls, Montana uses a reporting population of 60,412 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.
Great Falls, Montana has an adjusted score of 35.37 points out of 100 versus 38.49 in Missoula, Montana, a difference of 3.12 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Great Falls ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Great Falls, Montana has an adjusted score of 35.37 points out of 100 versus 26.97 in Billings, Montana, a difference of 8.40 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Great Falls ranks 2 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 Great Falls safe compared to other places in Montana?
Great Falls is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 35.37 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Montana.
What is the crime rate in Great Falls?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Great Falls's safety rating?
Great Falls's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 35.37 out of 100, which ranks #2 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 stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Great Falls?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Great Falls?
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.