The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Morgans Corners, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$157,068

Cost of Crime™ for Morgans Corners, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,339 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Morgans Corners 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 Morgans Corners, NC Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Morgans Corners ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Morgans Corners's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Morgans Corners is 31.62 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Morgans Corners Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Morgans Corners varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Morgans Corners, NC see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Morgans Corners, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Morgans Corners for 2025 is $157,068. This translates to approximately $466 per resident and $1,339 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Morgans Corners. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Morgans Corners Compared to Other Cities?

Morgans Corners, NC:	$466
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Morgans Corners is $466 per year, which is $2 more than the national average and $72 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Morgans Corners:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,175 more than in Morgans Corners.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $215 less than in Morgans Corners

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Morgans Corners	Cost per Morgans Corners Resident
Murder	$49,531	$147
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,577	$31
Robbery	$4,933	$15
Assault	$22,990	$68
Kidnapping	$2,595	$8
Vehicle Theft	$3,878	$12
Burglary	$13,559	$40
Theft	$19,870	$59
Arson	$1,545	$5
Vandalism	$17,471	$52
Animal Cruelty	$172	$1
Drug Crimes	$8,946	$27
Identity Theft	$1,002	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$157,068	$466

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Morgans Corners, NC

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 Morgans Corners totals $386,856 ($1,148 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $543,924 ($1,614 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 Morgans Corners 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 Morgans Corners’s 337 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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Morgans Corners 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 Morgans Corners residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.375
Robbery	0.4653
Rape	0.5176
Murder	0.0782
Total Violent Crime	3.437 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.38
Vehicle Theft	0.7431
Burglary	4.436
Arson	0.1899
Total Property Crime	16.75 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1270
Drug Crimes	3.589
Vandalism	7.257
Identity Theft	0.3840
Animal Cruelty	0.0689
Total "Other" Rate	11.43 (D+)

Individual Morgans Corners Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lynchs Corner, NC	D+	B-	D
South Mills, NC	D-	A-	F
Nicanor, NC	D+	C-	D+
Sandy Cross, NC	B-	A-	C+
Hickory Crossroads, NC	D+	C-	D+
Camden, NC	C	C	C
Moyock, NC	B	A-	B
Snowden, NC	A-	A+	A-
Shawboro, NC	B	C+	A-
Sunbury, NC	B-	B+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Morgans Corners 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
Harcourt, IA	C	C	C
Jewett, NY	D+	A+	A+
Humm Wye, IL	D	D+	D+
Hubbard, MS	B	A-	A-
Howard, TX	D	D	D
Houcktown, OH	C+	B	B
Hopeful, GA	B	C+	C+
Holy Cross, WI	A	A+	A+
Hickory Creek, MO	C-	F	F
Havensport, OH	A-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Morgans Corners is safer than the North Carolina state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Morgans Corners, NC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Morgans Corners schools on SchoolGrade

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