Lincoln County, MT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Lincoln County in MT is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 576 violent crimes and 545 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.3 per 100k residents, which is 54.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 71.0 per 100k, 56.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate48.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents576 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate71.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents545 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate63.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime48.3A576106.2-54.5%
Property Crime71.0A545163.6-56.6%
Homicide0.0A40.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A183.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault1.5A13022.3-93.2%
Burglary0.0A4224.0-100.0%
Larceny63.3A463116.4-45.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.7A3222.2-65.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Libby Police Department

Libby, MT

Eureka Police Department

Eureka, MT

Troy Police Department

Troy, MT