Billings, MT crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (48.8% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The high crime volume of 1,925 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Crime rates in Billings align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Based on the crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3006550, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total crime count stands at 1,925 incidents. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 940 incidents, with larceny/theft offenses being the most frequent subcategory (559 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (190 incidents) and stolen property offenses (98 incidents). Assault is the second most common crime category, with 848 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Robbery accounts for 62 incidents, all categorized as robbery. Sex offenses are relatively less frequent, with a total of 40 incidents, comprising kidnapping/abduction (24 incidents) and sex offenses (16 incidents). Homicide is the least frequent, with 5 incidents, all classified as homicide offenses. The "others" category includes 30 incidents, encompassing arson (9 incidents), counterfeiting/forgery (7 incidents), and fraud offenses (14 incidents).
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Billings, MT.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Billings, MT and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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