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57%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
27%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
63%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
University District crime rates are not available from the FBI's UCR (uniform crime reporting) program, as a result, estimates are displayed in the table above. The crime reporting program from the FBI does cover more than 98% of the larger metropolitan areas, which represents more than 309 million U.S. residents. This data is gathered from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies which include tribal, state, county, college, university and city levels. However, the FBI does not report crime on a neighborhood level, therefore estimates were used to calculate the University District crime data. These estimates take into account the overall Missoula crime rates (violent and property), as well as multiple other factors which include: poverty rates, unemployment rates, income, educational achievement, home prices, rent prices and population density. To view crime rates on a block group level, the University District crime map below provides a hyper-local overview of all crimes reported throughout Missoula.
StatisticReportedincidentsUniversity District/100k peopleMissoula/100k peopleMontana/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime3,3283,576 (estimate)4,2522,2762,281
Murder1n/a1.32.85.7
Rape53n/a67.754.438.0
Robbery37n/a47.324.166.5
Assault338n/a431.8360.7264.1
Violent crime429461 (estimate)548442364
Burglary256n/a327.1170.3250.7
Theft2,484n/a3,173.71,472.31,347.2
Vehicle theft159n/a203.1191.1318.7
Property crime2,8993,115 (estimate)3,7041,8341,917

University District crime map



The University District crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in University District as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The University District crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the University District crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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      Crime Quick Facts

      • University District crime rates are 57% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in University District are 27% higher than the national average
      • In University District you have a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • University District is safer than 70% of the cities in Montana
      • Year over year crime in Missoula has increased by 2%

      University District, Missoula, MT Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Montana has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Montana has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Missoula each year?
      • 4. Is the Missoula crime rate higher or lower than the Montana average?
      • 5. Missoula is safer than 14% of all other cities in Montana.
       
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      Daily Crime In University District (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in University District

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in University District is 1 in 217
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in University District is 1 in 33
      The chance of being a victim of crime in University District is 1 in 28

      Year Over Year Crime In Missoula (per 100,000 people)

      Missoula police department

      Item University District Missoula Montana
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a120872
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/an/an/a

      Sex offenders in Montana

      State Total offenders Montana /100K National /100K
      Montana2,923291266
      There are a total of 2,923 sex offenders in Montana. This yields a total of 291 sex offenders in Montana per 100,000 residents which is 9% greater than the national average.

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      Source: The University District, Missoula, MT crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.