Helena, MT crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 10.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 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 C rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (50.2% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 621 total incidents, Helena shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Helena demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for an area within the state of Montana (identified by the GEOID "16000US3035600"), a total of 621 crimes were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 308 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with 273 incidents, broken down into Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (47), Larceny/Theft Offenses (197), Motor Vehicle Theft (12), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (16), and Stolen Property Offenses (1). Sex offenses represent a smaller but significant portion of the total, with 26 incidents. These are further categorized into Kidnapping/Abduction (7 and 2 incidents), and Sex Offenses (16 and 1 incidents). Robbery is relatively infrequent, with only 4 reported incidents. The "others" category encompasses 10 crimes, including Fraud Offenses (3), Arson (3), Counterfeiting/Forgery (3), and Embezzlement (1). To provide a more comprehensive safety analysis, additional information is needed. This includes the city name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this information, it is impossible to calculate accurate crime rates or compare the area's safety to other locations. However, based on the existing data, it is clear that assault and property crime are the most pressing concerns in this area.
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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.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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