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Custer County, MT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Custer County in MT is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 532 violent crimes and 720 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.5 per 100k residents, which is 67.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 11.7 per 100k, 92.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 A
Annual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents532 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents720 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents622 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime34.5A532106.2-67.5%
Property Crime11.7A720163.6-92.8%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape14.3F203.5+305.1%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A15722.3-100.0%
Burglary5.9A6024.0-75.6%
Larceny5.9A622116.4-95.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A3222.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Custer County Sheriff's Office

Miles City Police Department

Miles City, MT