Lake County, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lake County in MT is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,062 violent crimes and 2,557 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 139.4 per 100k residents, which is 31.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 251.1 per 100k, 53.5% 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 Rate139.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,062 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate40.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate45.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents745 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate251.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,557 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate173.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,740 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate69.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents451 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 139.4 | D | 2062 | 106.2 | +31.2% |
| Property Crime | 251.1 | D | 2557 | 163.6 | +53.5% |
| Homicide | 1.3 | F | 10 | 0.5 | +152.7% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 102 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 40.2 | F | 27 | 5.8 | +590.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 45.4 | F | 745 | 22.3 | +104.0% |
| Burglary | 8.6 | A | 336 | 24.0 | -64.2% |
| Larceny | 173.3 | D | 1740 | 116.4 | +48.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 69.2 | F | 451 | 22.2 | +212.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lake County Sheriff's Office
Polson Police Department
Polson, MT
St. Ignatius Police Department
St. Ignatius, MT