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Is Fort Morgan, Colorado Safe?

Population 11,841 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Fort Morgan faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,446 per 100K.

Fort Morgan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFort MorganColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate295.7325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2311.22113.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1446.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate324.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

296/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2311/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fort Morgan

Violent crime in Fort Morgan is below the national average. The rate of 295.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2311.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,446 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fort Morgan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,446
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft324
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fort Morgan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Morgan
295.7
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Morgan
2311.2
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Morgan Safety

Is Fort Morgan safe?
Not especially. Fort Morgan earns a D with a crime rate of 260.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fort Morgan?
260.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 295.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2311.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fort Morgan safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fort Morgan's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,446 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fort Morgan?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fort Morgan generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fort Morgan police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fort Morgan?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fort Morgan's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Fort Morgan compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Fort Morgan ranks behind about 72% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Fort Morgan to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Fort Morgan?
Bad. A D grade and 260.7 per-thousand rate put Fort Morgan below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 296 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fort Morgan?
295.7 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (38), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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