The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Morgan City, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$162,955

Cost of Crime™ for Morgan City, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $978 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Morgan City 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 Morgan City, AL Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Morgan City ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Morgan City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Morgan City is 21.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Morgan City, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Morgan City for 2025 is $162,955. This translates to approximately $362 per resident and $978 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Morgan City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Morgan City, AL:	$362
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Morgan City is $362 per year, which is $102 less than the national average and $145 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Morgan City:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,177 more than in Morgan City.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $164 less than in Morgan City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Morgan City	Cost per Morgan City Resident
Murder	$60,932	$135
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,080	$29
Robbery	$4,226	$9
Assault	$23,783	$53
Kidnapping	$1,642	$4
Vehicle Theft	$1,394	$3
Burglary	$7,978	$18
Theft	$15,063	$33
Arson	$1,490	$3
Vandalism	$11,198	$25
Animal Cruelty	$317	$1
Drug Crimes	$21,628	$48
Identity Theft	$223	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$162,955	$362

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Morgan City, AL

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 Morgan City totals $473,929 ($1,053 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $636,885 ($1,415 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 Morgan City 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Morgan City’s 450 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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Morgan City 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 Morgan City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.840
Robbery	0.2986
Rape	0.4794
Murder	0.0721
Total Violent Crime	2.690 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.463
Vehicle Theft	0.2001
Burglary	1.955
Arson	0.1371
Total Property Crime	8.755 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0602
Drug Crimes	6.497
Vandalism	3.483
Identity Theft	0.0641
Animal Cruelty	0.0953
Total "Other" Rate	10.20 (C-)

Individual Morgan City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Union Grove, AL	C+	C+	B
Laceys Spring, AL	C+	B+	B-
Valhermoso Springs, AL	D+	D	C
Somerville, AL	C+	B	B
Scant City, AL	B	B	B
Joppa, AL	C+	B-	B-
Winton, AL	C+	B+	B
Eva, AL	B+	A	A-
Arab, AL	C-	B-	C+
Mount Carmel, AL	C-	B-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Morgan City is lower 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
Jefferson, WV	D	D+	D+
Wilmot, MI	A	B+	B+
Wilson Point, LA	B-	C+	C+
Wilton Center, IL	A	A-	A-
Winsteadville, NC	D	D	D
Winstonville, MS	D	C-	C-
Woodville, MO	C+	C	C
Wyattville, MN	A	B+	B+
Wye, AR	D	D+	D+
Wyeville, WI	A-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Morgan City is safer than the Alabama state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Morgan City, AL average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Morgan City schools on SchoolGrade

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