Cascade County, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cascade County in MT is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,898 violent crimes and 16,111 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.3 per 100k residents, which is 10.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 177.7 per 100k, 8.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate95.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,898 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,586 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate177.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,111 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,662 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate147.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,197 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,150 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.3 | B | 5898 | 106.2 | -10.2% |
| Property Crime | 177.7 | C | 16111 | 163.6 | +8.6% |
| Homicide | 2.1 | F | 14 | 0.5 | +289.4% |
| Rape | 4.6 | D | 251 | 3.5 | +28.9% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 119 | 5.8 | -85.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.0 | D | 1586 | 22.3 | +30.3% |
| Burglary | 19.1 | B | 1662 | 24.0 | -20.7% |
| Larceny | 147.5 | D | 13197 | 116.4 | +26.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.4 | A | 1150 | 22.2 | -53.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cascade County Sheriff's Office
Great Falls Police Department
Great Falls, MT