Gallatin County

Gallatin County Crime Activity by Time of Day

Early Morning (After Midnight to Dawn)

The early morning hours in Gallatin County saw a series of civil disputes spread across the county, with incidents recorded in neighborhoods such as Peakview, Main Street, Gallatin Heights, and Bear Creek. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) responded mostly to these civil cases and conducted several patrol checks in various localities including Las Campanas, River Rock, College, and Northstar. Notably, civil disputes led the incident count in Peakview and Main Street.

Additionally, early morning reported the occurrence of a vehicle theft and welfare checks in Gallatin Heights, a medical emergency in River Rock, and a suspicious activity in Las Campanas.

Morning (Sunrise to Noon)

Morning time was characterized by a high volume of patrol checks across neighborhoods such as Main Street, Bear Creek, and Apollo. Civil cases continued prominently in Gallatin Heights and Bear Creek. Gallatin County also saw traffic stops mainly concentrated in Gallatin Heights and Bear Creek, pointing to possible traffic issues in these areas during the morning hours.

District Court and Justice Court activities were noted particularly in Bear Creek, along with a non-trivial number of public assists which occurred in several neighborhoods, notably Bear Creek and River Rock.

Afternoon (Noon to Sunset)

The afternoon was less eventful compared to earlier parts of the day, but still busy with patrol checks across neighborhoods and traffic stops being the most frequent incidents, especially in Bear Creek, 4-Dot Meadows, and Prescott Ranch. The traffic hazards reported in Spanish Meadows and Gallatin Center emphasize ongoing situational awareness for drivers in busy districts.

Alarms were notably frequent in Bear Creek and 4-Dot Meadows, with the GCSO responding to multiple alarm triggers. Motor vehicle accidents were reported in several neighborhoods, including Farwestern, Springvale, and Bear Creek.

Evening (Sunset to Midnight)

Evening hours saw an increased incidence of traffic stops, mostly concentrated in the neighborhoods of Bear Creek, River Rock, and Prescott Ranch. Motor vehicle accidents were reported in Peakview and Bear Creek.

Noteworthy, the alarm incidents continued into the evening hours particularly in Northstar and 4-Dot Meadows.

Late Evening (After Midnight)

Late evening activities in Gallatin County were mild with administrative tasks being handled in Cougar Park and patrol checks in Peakview. A traffic stop was noted in Woodland Park just before midnight.