The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Morse Bluff, NE: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$170,040

Cost of Crime™ for Morse Bluff, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $791 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Morse Bluff 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 Morse Bluff, NE Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Morse Bluff ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of cities but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to Morse Bluff's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Morse Bluff is 20.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Morse Bluff Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Morse Bluff varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 53 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Morse Bluff, NE see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Morse Bluff, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Morse Bluff for 2025 is $170,040. This translates to approximately $332 per resident and $791 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Morse Bluff. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Morse Bluff Compared to Other Cities?

Morse Bluff, NE:	$332
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Morse Bluff is $332 per year, which is $132 less than the national average and $48 less than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Morse Bluff:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $294 more than in Morse Bluff.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $114 less than in Morse Bluff

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Morse Bluff	Cost per Morse Bluff Resident
Murder	$25,323	$49
Rape/Sexual Assault	$24,865	$49
Robbery	$6,297	$12
Assault	$22,305	$44
Kidnapping	$3,242	$6
Vehicle Theft	$43,100	$84
Burglary	$9,309	$18
Theft	$11,691	$23
Arson	$1,386	$3
Vandalism	$10,355	$20
Animal Cruelty	$155	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,436	$22
Identity Theft	$577	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$170,040	$332

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Morse Bluff, NE

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 Morse Bluff totals $296,339 ($579 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $466,379 ($911 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 Morse Bluff 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 Morse Bluff’s 512 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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Morse Bluff 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 Morse Bluff residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.517
Robbery	0.3910
Rape	0.8009
Murder	0.0263
Total Violent Crime	2.735 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.409
Vehicle Theft	5.436
Burglary	2.005
Arson	0.1121
Total Property Crime	11.96 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1044
Drug Crimes	3.020
Vandalism	2.831
Identity Theft	0.1455
Animal Cruelty	0.0410
Total "Other" Rate	6.142 (B)

Individual Morse Bluff Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
North Bend, NE	B-	C+	C+
Prague, NE	B	B+	C+
Abie, NE	D+	C	D-
Cedar Bluffs, NE	C-	F	C+
Rogers, NE	C-	C-	C-
Linwood, NE	D+	C	D-
Malmo, NE	B	A-	B+
Ames, NE	C+	C+	C+
Colon, NE	B+	B+	B-
Bruno, NE	D+	C	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Morse Bluff 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
Swink, OK	D+	D	D
Esto, FL	A+	B+	B+
Expose, MS	A+	A+	A+
Fairfield, ID	D	C	C
Faith, SD	D+	C	C
Fall River, KS	C-	B	B
Farley, MO	B-	C-	C-
Farnham, NY	B+	A	A
Stokes, SC	D-	D-	D-
Sullivan, NH	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Morse Bluff is safer than the Nebraska 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 Morse Bluff, NE average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Morse Bluff schools on SchoolGrade

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