Flathead County, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Flathead County in MT is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,174 violent crimes and 8,641 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.7 per 100k residents, which is 9.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 194.7 per 100k, 19.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate96.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,174 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents308 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate31.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,470 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate194.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,641 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents922 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate168.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,702 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents973 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.7 | C | 5174 | 106.2 | -9.0% |
| Property Crime | 194.7 | C | 8641 | 163.6 | +19.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 23 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 308 | 3.5 | -30.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 52 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.9 | D | 1470 | 22.3 | +43.1% |
| Burglary | 10.0 | A | 922 | 24.0 | -58.2% |
| Larceny | 168.6 | D | 6702 | 116.4 | +44.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.0 | B | 973 | 22.2 | -32.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Flathead County Sheriff's Office
Columbia Falls Police Department
Columbia Falls, MT
Whitefish Police Department
Whitefish, MT
Kalispell Police Department
Kalispell, MT