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St. Ignatius, Montana, a town under 1,000 people, ranks as the state’s top burglary hotspot despite its close-knit, open culture.
St. Ignatius, a Montana town with fewer than 1,000 residents, has been identified as the state’s top burglary hotspot in a new SafeWise report, defying expectations given its rural, close-knit nature.
Despite a culture of openness and often unlocked doors, the town ranks highest in burglary incidents, with small towns under 1,000 people accounting for a large share of U.S. burglary hotspots.
Experts attribute the trend to limited home security systems and familiarity among residents, which may reduce vigilance.
Nationally, burglaries average $6,000 in losses, and only about a quarter of Americans have security systems, a pattern likely mirrored in Montana.
Simple measures like deadbolts are recommended to help reduce crime even in tight-knit communities.
St. Ignatius, Montana, una ciudad de menos de 1.000 habitantes, se clasifica como el punto de acceso de robo más alto del estado a pesar de su cultura abierta y unida.