Area Safety Data

2024 reported data

Is Columbia Falls, MT safe? Property crime data

A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Columbia Falls using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.

Selected property offense rate 16.83 per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population5,705Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses96NIBRS offense records
TrendRoughly stable2021,2022,2023,2024

Home-security checklist for Columbia Falls

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  • Match the biggest local category: larceny/theft.
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Short answer

Columbia Falls reported 16.83 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024

That rate is #11 by highest rate among 16 validated MT city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates are roughly stable across 2021-2024.

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Trend

Roughly stable

Reported selected property-offense rates are roughly stable across 2021-2024.

-6.0%
2021
17.90
2022
22.46
2023
18.73
2024
16.83

Offense mix

Burglary
1
Larceny/theft
92
Motor vehicle theft
1
Arson
2

State comparison

Compare this page with other validated Montana candidates. These are city-candidate comparisons, not official statewide rankings.

Higher-rate candidates

Great Falls 38.59 / 1,000 Missoula 37.17 / 1,000 Laurel 35.99 / 1,000 Havre 35.95 / 1,000

Lower-rate candidates

Sidney 8.43 / 1,000 Whitefish 11.67 / 1,000 Belgrade 11.96 / 1,000 Lewistown 13.43 / 1,000

Buyer path

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A balanced setup of lighting, entry sensors, and a camera may be more appropriate than optimizing around one category. The guide pages keep the product buttons and disclosure together after the setup fits your doors, packages, lighting, Wi-Fi, and budget.

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Quick questions

Short answers help visitors and search systems understand the page without turning the data into a fear claim.

Is Columbia Falls, MT safe?

This page cannot tell you whether Columbia Falls is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 16.83 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.

What property crime category is largest in Columbia Falls?

The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.

How does Columbia Falls compare with other validated MT city candidates?

Among 16 validated MT city candidates, Columbia Falls ranks #11 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 25.77 per 1,000 residents.

What should I check before buying home-security gear?

Start with the local pattern, your home layout, entry points, lighting, package areas, and whether a no-subscription home security checklist fits better than a full monitored system.