Is Great Falls or Olympia Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Olympia is safer than Great Falls (Safety Score 9/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 4,000 per 100,000 versus 4,001 for Great Falls — 0% lower. Great Falls has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Great Falls has a 100% lower rate.
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Olympia — 5-Year Trend
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Great Falls, MT
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Great Falls | Olympia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,000.7 | 4,000.0 | +0.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 574.4 | 564.8 | +9.6 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.2 | -7.2 |
| Rape Rate | 89.4 | 62.8 | +26.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 46.4 | 109.4 | -63.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 438.6 | 385.5 | +53.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,426.4 | 3,435.2 | -8.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 397.3 | 568.4 | -171.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,810.6 | 2,495.7 | +314.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 218.5 | 371.1 | -152.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Falls or Olympia safer?
Olympia is safer with a total crime rate of 4,000 per 100K vs 4,001 for Great Falls — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Great Falls has a violent crime rate of 574.4 per 100K while Olympia has 564.8. Olympia 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 Olympia, WA
Olympia, Washington, the state capital, sits at the southern tip of Puget Sound. Known for its vibrant arts scene and Evergreen State College, it has a population of around 55,000. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 55,775, Olympia has a total crime rate of 4,000.0 per 100,000 residents.