Missoula County, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Missoula County in MT is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,350 violent crimes and 15,611 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.4 per 100k residents, which is 9.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 160.1 per 100k, 2.1% below 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 Rate96.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,350 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents425 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,105 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate160.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,611 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,811 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,684 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,029 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.4 | C | 8350 | 106.2 | -9.2% |
| Property Crime | 160.1 | C | 15611 | 163.6 | -2.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 425 | 3.5 | -45.9% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 179 | 5.8 | -45.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.7 | C | 2105 | 22.3 | +1.9% |
| Burglary | 20.5 | B | 1811 | 24.0 | -14.8% |
| Larceny | 129.5 | C | 12684 | 116.4 | +11.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.7 | A | 1029 | 22.2 | -65.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Missoula County Sheriff's Office
Missoula Police Department
Missoula, MT