Is Great Falls or Las Vegas Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Las Vegas Metro is safer than Great Falls (Safety Score 19/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100,000 versus 4,001 for Great Falls — 24% lower. Great Falls has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Great Falls has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Las Vegas Metro is 28.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Great Falls — 5-Year Trend
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Las Vegas Metro — 5-Year Trend
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Great Falls, MT
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Great Falls | Las Vegas Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,000.7 | 3,052.7 | +948.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 574.4 | 430.0 | +144.4 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 6.2 | -6.2 |
| Rape Rate | 89.4 | 51.6 | +37.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 46.4 | 64.8 | -18.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 438.6 | 307.2 | +131.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,426.4 | 2,622.7 | +803.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 397.3 | 461.5 | -64.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,810.6 | 1,564.5 | +1,246.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 218.5 | 596.7 | -378.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Falls or Las Vegas Metro safer?
Las Vegas Metro is safer with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100K vs 4,001 for Great Falls — a 24% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Great Falls has a violent crime rate of 574.4 per 100K while Las Vegas Metro has 430.0. Las Vegas Metro has lower violent crime.
About Great Falls, MT
Great Falls, Montana, a city bisected by the Missouri River, holds the only remaining intact Black Eagle Dam, a marvel of early hydroelectric engineering. This community, the third largest in Montana, is known for its proximity to Malmstrom Air Force Base. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 60,414, Great Falls has a total crime rate of 4,000.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Las Vegas Metro, NV
Las Vegas Metro encompasses the vibrant Entertainment Capital of the World, a city that sprung from a railroad stop in the Mojave Desert. Its population of over 2.3 million is a diverse mix, drawn to its unique blend of resort tourism and burgeoning tech industries. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 1,716,565, Las Vegas Metro has a total crime rate of 3,052.7 per 100,000 residents.