Hardin’s stunning crime drop pushes city to second safest in Montana

Hardin’s stunning crime drop pushes city to second safest in Montana

HARDIN- When you think of Montanas safest cities, Hardin may not be the first place that comes to mind.But new data suggests it should be.Crime statistics released by the city show violent crime down nearly 60% since 2021, while burglaries have dropped 90% since 2023. In 2023, Hardin recorded 22 burglaries. That number fell to four in 2024 and just two so far in 2025. Police Chief Paul George credits what he calls a relentless, highly visible ap…