Yellowstone County, MT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Yellowstone County in MT is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,549 violent crimes and 25,821 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 154.8 per 100k residents, which is +45.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 324.1 per 100k, +98.1% above 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 DAnnual Rate154.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,549 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents516 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents651 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate60.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,016 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate324.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents25,821 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,083 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate284.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents18,569 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,014 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 154.8 | D | 12549 | 106.2 | +45.8% |
| Property Crime | 324.1 | F | 25821 | 163.6 | +98.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 45 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 516 | 3.5 | -41.8% |
| Robbery | 4.9 | B | 651 | 5.8 | -15.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 60.3 | F | 4016 | 22.3 | +171.1% |
| Burglary | 17.3 | B | 3083 | 24.0 | -28.2% |
| Larceny | 284.3 | F | 18569 | 116.4 | +144.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.0 | C | 4014 | 22.2 | -5.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Billings Police Department
Billings, MT
Laurel Police Department
Laurel, MT