Is Great Falls or Rome Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Rome is safer than Great Falls (Safety Score 9/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,976 per 100,000 versus 4,001 for Great Falls — 1% 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.
Great Falls — 5-Year Trend
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Rome — 4-Year Trend
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Great Falls, MT
Rome, GA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Great Falls | Rome | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,000.7 | 3,975.7 | +25.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 574.4 | 781.6 | -207.2 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.8 | -7.8 |
| Rape Rate | 89.4 | 81.0 | +8.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 46.4 | 81.0 | -34.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 438.6 | 611.7 | -173.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,426.4 | 3,194.2 | +232.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 397.3 | 311.1 | +86.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,810.6 | 2,611.3 | +199.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 218.5 | 271.9 | -53.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Falls or Rome safer?
Rome is safer with a total crime rate of 3,976 per 100K vs 4,001 for Great Falls — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Great Falls has a violent crime rate of 574.4 per 100K while Rome has 781.6. 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 Rome, GA
Rome, Georgia, nestled at the confluence of the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers, boasts a unique city center built on seven hills. This northwest Georgia city, home to Berry College, has a population of over 37,000 residents. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 38,257, Rome has a total crime rate of 3,975.7 per 100,000 residents.