Located in the heart of Montana, Petroleum County may seem like a peaceful and quiet community. However, recent crime statistics reveal that this county is not immune to criminal activity. According to background information provided, the violent crime rate in Petroleum County is 14.9, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime remains a concern with a rate of 23.3, just slightly below the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while the residents of Petroleum County may experience less violent crime, they still face a threat of property-related offenses. The community must remain vigilant and work together with law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of their county.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Petroleum County violent crime is 14.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Petroleum County property crime is 23.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Petroleum, Montana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lewistown, Montana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lewistown, Montana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.