Flathead County, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Flathead County in MT is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,379 violent crimes and 4,704 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.3 per 100k residents, which is -3.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 226.7 per 100k, +38.6% 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 Rate102.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,379 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents611 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate226.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,704 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate203.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,026 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.3 | C | 2379 | 106.2 | -3.7% |
| Property Crime | 226.7 | D | 4704 | 163.6 | +38.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 124 | 3.5 | -7.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 30 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.2 | D | 611 | 22.3 | +53.8% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 291 | 24.0 | -62.4% |
| Larceny | 203.0 | F | 4026 | 116.4 | +74.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.7 | B | 371 | 22.2 | -33.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Columbia Falls Police Department
Columbia Falls, MT
Whitefish Police Department
Whitefish, MT
Kalispell Police Department
Kalispell, MT