Richland County, MT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Richland County in MT is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 786 violent crimes and 519 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.5 per 100k residents, which is 74.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.7 per 100k, 45.8% 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 A
Annual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents786 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate88.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents519 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate88.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents353 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime27.5A786106.2-74.2%
Property Crime88.7A519163.6-45.8%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape5.5D303.5+55.2%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A18722.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A9524.0-100.0%
Larceny88.7B353116.4-23.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A6922.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Richland County Sheriff's Office

Sidney Police Department

Sidney, MT

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