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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$257,395

Cost of Crime™ for Morgan, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,590 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Morgan ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of cities but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Morgan's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Morgan is 51.11 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Morgan Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Morgan varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 6 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Morgan, MO see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Morgan, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Morgan for 2025 is $257,395. This translates to approximately $576 per resident and $1,590 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Morgan. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

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

Morgan, MO:	$576
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Morgan is $576 per year, which is $112 more than the national average and $84 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Morgan:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,431 more than in Morgan.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $354 less than in Morgan

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Morgan	Cost per Morgan Resident
Murder	$67,763	$152
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,967	$49
Robbery	$6,438	$14
Assault	$30,786	$69
Kidnapping	$3,176	$7
Vehicle Theft	$5,132	$11
Burglary	$11,884	$27
Theft	$82,691	$185
Arson	$2,427	$5
Vandalism	$8,025	$18
Animal Cruelty	$136	$0
Drug Crimes	$12,910	$29
Identity Theft	$4,057	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$257,395	$576

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Morgan, MO

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 totals $564,919 ($1,264 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $822,314 ($1,840 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 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’s 447 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 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 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.398
Robbery	0.4579
Rape	0.8105
Murder	0.0807
Total Violent Crime	3.747 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	35.72
Vehicle Theft	0.7414
Burglary	2.931
Arson	0.2248
Total Property Crime	39.62 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1172
Drug Crimes	3.905
Vandalism	2.513
Identity Theft	1.173
Animal Cruelty	0.0412
Total "Other" Rate	7.749 (C+)

Individual Morgan Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Evergreen, MO	C-	C	D
Grovespring, MO	F	D+	F
Vance, MO	B	D+	B+
Russ, MO	B-	C+	B-
Conway, MO	C-	D	C
Rader, MO	D-	D+	D-
Origanna, MO	F	C	F
Phillipsburg, MO	C-	D	C
Agnes, MO	C+	C-	C+
Niangua, MO	B	B-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

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
Grand Valley, PA	B+	B	B
Spring Glen, UT	D+	C	C
Spragueville, IA	C+	A-	A-
Spiritwood, ND	D-	D+	D+
Sparta, MS	A+	A+	A+
Spainville, VA	F	B+	B+
Slab City, WI	A-	B+	B+
Harvard, ID	C	C+	C+
Granville, ND	D-	B-	B-
Grand View, WI	C+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Morgan is less safe than the Missouri 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 Morgan, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Morgan schools on SchoolGrade

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