Crime & Safety in Helena, MT
Violent and property crime rates, clearance data, and trends — 2024 Data
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
5.14
per 1,000 residents
+15% vs national
Property Crime Rate
25.82
per 1,000 residents
+19% vs national
Total Crimes
1,091
2024
Violent Clearance
49%
cases solved
+15% vs national
Property Clearance
29%
cases solved
vs Similar Cities
+84%
vs 25K-50K avg
+84% vs 25K-50K
YoY Change
-24.1%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Helena Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Helena vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Helena is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Violent Crime Clearance Rate
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Helena police solve 100% of murder cases but only 14% of motor vehicle theft cases. The national violent crime clearance rate is 42%.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 1 | 0.03 | 100.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 41 | 1.16 | 17.1% |
| Robbery | Violent | 10 | 0.28 | 70.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 129 | 3.66 | 56.6% |
| Burglary | Property | 82 | 2.33 | 17.1% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 779 | 22.11 | 31.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 49 | 1.39 | 14.3% |
Helena, MT reported 181 violent crimes and 910 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.14 per 1,000 residents is 14.6% above the national average of 4.48 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 49% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 779 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 22.5% of aggravated assaults. Compared to similarly sized cities (25,000 - 50,000 population), Helena's violent crime rate is 84% higher. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 181 | 910 | 5.14 | 25.82 |
| 2023 | 235 | 1,036 | 6.76 | 29.82 |
| 2022 | 261 | 1,108 | 7.70 | 32.69 |
| 2021 | 236 | 1,111 | 6.89 | 32.43 |
| 2020 | 218 | 1,233 | 6.48 | 36.66 |
| 2019 | 190 | 1,400 | 5.79 | 42.68 |
| 2018 | 197 | 1,704 | 6.18 | 53.42 |
| 2017 | 212 | 1,351 | 6.69 | 42.66 |
| 2016 | 210 | 1,209 | 6.76 | 38.93 |
| 2015 | 199 | 1,262 | 6.55 | 41.56 |