Sanders County, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sanders County in MT is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 512 violent crimes and 403 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.5 per 100k residents, which is 61.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.2 per 100k, 58.9% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.5 | A | 512 | 106.2 | -61.0% |
| Property Crime | 67.2 | A | 403 | 163.6 | -58.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 33 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.6 | B | 94 | 22.3 | -25.3% |
| Burglary | 40.0 | F | 45 | 24.0 | +66.5% |
| Larceny | 27.2 | A | 295 | 116.4 | -76.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 59 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sanders County Sheriff's Office
Hot Springs Police Department
Hot Springs, MT
Thompson Falls Police Department
Thompson Falls, MT
Plains Police Department
Plains, MT