The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Fort Morgan, CO: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$13.9 million

Cost of Crime™ for Fort Morgan, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,488 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Fort Morgan in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Fort Morgan, CO Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Fort Morgan ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Fort Morgan's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fort Morgan is 53.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fort Morgan Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fort Morgan varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 24 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Fort Morgan, CO see the most incidents - about 135 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 55 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fort Morgan, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Fort Morgan for 2025 is $13,862,188. This translates to approximately $948 per resident and $2,488 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.2% of the median household income in Fort Morgan. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fort Morgan Compared to Other Cities?

Fort Morgan, CO:	$948
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fort Morgan is $948 per year, which is $484 more than the national average and $244 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fort Morgan:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $555 more than in Fort Morgan.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $689 less than in Fort Morgan

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Fort Morgan for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Fort Morgan	Cost per Fort Morgan Resident
Murder	$6.17 million	$422
Rape/Sexual Assault	$858,451	$59
Robbery	$287,543	$20
Assault	$1.61 million	$110
Kidnapping	$346,876	$24
Vehicle Theft	$480,994	$33
Burglary	$537,257	$37
Theft	$2.03 million	$139
Arson	$85,581	$6
Vandalism	$1.05 million	$72
Animal Cruelty	$14,431	$1
Drug Crimes	$284,893	$19
Identity Theft	$112,477	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$13,862,188	$948

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fort Morgan, CO

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Fort Morgan totals $45,433,695 ($3,107 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $59,295,883 ($4,055 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Fort Morgan crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the south part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Fort Morgan has 2, have the same problem. Of Fort Morgan’s 14,622 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Fort Morgan Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Fort Morgan residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.838
Robbery	0.6252
Rape	0.9683
Murder	0.2244
Total Violent Crime	5.656 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	26.78
Vehicle Theft	2.124
Burglary	4.051
Arson	0.2424
Total Property Crime	33.19 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3913
Drug Crimes	2.634
Vandalism	10.03
Identity Theft	0.9938
Animal Cruelty	0.1334
Total "Other" Rate	14.19 (D-)

Individual Fort Morgan Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Fort Morgan is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Fort Morgan.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Log Lane Village, CO	D	D	D
Brush, CO	F	F	F
Weldona, CO	D-	D-	D-
Snyder, CO	D-	D-	D-
Wiggins, CO	D+	D-	D+
Hillrose, CO	D	D-	D
Ninemile Corner, CO	D-	F	D
Orchard, CO	D-	D-	D
Union, CO	D-	D	D
Messex, CO	D	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fort Morgan is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Loomis, CA	B-	C	C
Rifle, CO	F	D	D
Ridgeland, SC	F	F	F
Reedsburg, WI	B+	B+	B+
Marinette, WI	D	C-	C-
Malibu, CA	D-	D-	D-
Madisonville, TN	C-	D	D
Lynnfield, MA	A	A	A
Lyndhurst, OH	C-	B	B
Lyman, SC	B-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Fort Morgan is as safe as the Colorado state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Fort Morgan, CO average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Fort Morgan schools on SchoolGrade

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