Lake County, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lake County in MT is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 657 violent crimes and 1,124 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 166.6 per 100k residents, which is +56.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 340.2 per 100k, +108.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 DAnnual Rate166.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents657 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate60.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate62.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate340.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,124 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate235.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents884 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate95.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 166.6 | D | 657 | 106.2 | +56.8% |
| Property Crime | 340.2 | F | 1124 | 163.6 | +108.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 19 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 60.2 | F | 16 | 5.8 | +935.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 62.0 | F | 212 | 22.3 | +178.7% |
| Burglary | 8.9 | A | 94 | 24.0 | -63.1% |
| Larceny | 235.7 | F | 884 | 116.4 | +102.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 95.7 | F | 135 | 22.2 | +331.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Polson Police Department
Polson, MT
St. Ignatius Police Department
St. Ignatius, MT