Is Great Falls or Phoenix Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Phoenix is safer than Great Falls (Safety Score 17/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,125 per 100,000 versus 4,001 for Great Falls — 22% 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: Phoenix is 27.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Great Falls | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,000.7 | 3,125.4 | +875.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 574.4 | 800.0 | -225.7 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 8.4 | -8.4 |
| Rape Rate | 89.4 | 64.3 | +25.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 46.4 | 181.6 | -135.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 438.6 | 545.3 | -106.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,426.4 | 2,325.3 | +1,101.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 397.3 | 317.2 | +80.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,810.6 | 1,582.1 | +1,228.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 218.5 | 426.0 | -207.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Falls or Phoenix safer?
Phoenix is safer with a total crime rate of 3,125 per 100K vs 4,001 for Great Falls — a 22% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Great Falls has a violent crime rate of 574.4 per 100K while Phoenix has 800.0. Great Falls 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 Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, Arizona, the "Valley of the Sun," is a sprawling desert metropolis with a rich Native American heritage, including the Hohokam people. It's the fifth-largest city in the United States by population, experiencing rapid growth in recent decades. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 1,662,809, Phoenix has a total crime rate of 3,125.4 per 100,000 residents.