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Is Morgan Hill, California Safe?

Population 45,625 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Morgan Hill faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,658 per 100K.

Morgan Hill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMorgan HillCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2409.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1658.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate544.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

275.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2409/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Morgan Hill

Violent crime in Morgan Hill is close to the national average. The rate of 343.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2409.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,658 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Morgan Hill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary417
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,658
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft544
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Morgan Hill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morgan Hill
343.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morgan Hill
2409.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Morgan Hill Safety

Is Morgan Hill safe?
Not especially. Morgan Hill earns a D- with a crime rate of 275.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Morgan Hill?
275.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2409.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Morgan Hill safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Morgan Hill's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,658 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Morgan Hill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Morgan Hill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Morgan Hill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Morgan Hill?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Morgan Hill's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Morgan Hill compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Morgan Hill ranks behind about 95% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Morgan Hill to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Morgan Hill?
Bad. A D- grade and 275.3 per-thousand rate put Morgan Hill below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Morgan Hill?
343.1 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (47), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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