The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Morgantown, MS: Crime Maps and Statistics

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$58,388

Cost of Crime™ for Morgantown, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $347 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Morgantown 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 Morgantown, MS Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Morgantown ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of cities but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to Morgantown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Morgantown is 10.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Morgantown Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Morgantown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 91 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 104 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Morgantown, MS see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Morgantown, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Morgantown for 2025 is $58,388. This translates to approximately $160 per resident and $347 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Morgantown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Morgantown, MS:	$160
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Morgantown is $160 per year, which is $304 less than the national average and $110 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Morgantown:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $475 more than in Morgantown.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $36 less than in Morgantown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Morgantown	Cost per Morgantown Resident
Murder	$18,838	$52
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,231	$23
Robbery	$835	$2
Assault	$3,992	$11
Kidnapping	$1,186	$3
Vehicle Theft	$3,629	$10
Burglary	$2,880	$8
Theft	$5,683	$16
Arson	$528	$1
Vandalism	$4,469	$12
Animal Cruelty	$186	$1
Drug Crimes	$7,723	$21
Identity Theft	$209	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$58,388	$160

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Morgantown, MS

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 Morgantown totals $165,492 ($453 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $223,880 ($613 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 Morgantown 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 Morgantown’s 365 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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Morgantown 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 Morgantown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3808
Robbery	0.0727
Rape	0.3719
Murder	0.0275
Total Violent Crime	0.8529 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.006
Vehicle Theft	0.6420
Burglary	0.8698
Arson	0.0599
Total Property Crime	4.578 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0536
Drug Crimes	2.860
Vandalism	1.714
Identity Theft	0.0740
Animal Cruelty	0.0688
Total "Other" Rate	4.771 (B+)

Individual Morgantown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sturgis, MS	A	A+	A+
Bradley, MS	A+	A+	A+
Longview, MS	A-	A+	A-
Ackerman, MS	B	A	B
Reform, MS	A	A+	A+
Fentress, MS	A-	A+	A-
Sherwood, MS	A+	A+	A+
Chester, MS	A	A+	A-
Oktoc, MS	A	A+	B+
Starkville, MS	B+	A+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Morgantown 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
Heffron, WI	B+	B-	B-
Stony Fork, PA	A-	A	A
Ingraham, IL	A	B+	B+
Ilesboro, OH	B	B	B
Hysham, MT	F	D-	D-
Hightown, MS	B+	A+	A+
Highland Park, WV	C-	C-	C-
Highland Park, FL	A+	A	A
Hico, LA	D	D-	D-
Hermitage, UT	A-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Morgantown is safer than the Mississippi 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 Morgantown, MS average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Morgantown schools on SchoolGrade

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