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Is Morgan City, Louisiana Safe?

Population 10,757 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Morgan City has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 257.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,510 per 100K.

Morgan City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMorgan CityLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate248.6325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2329.72111.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate192.0--268.2
Theft Rate1510.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate335.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

249/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2330/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Morgan City

Violent crime in Morgan City is below the national average. The rate of 248.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2329.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,510 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Morgan City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault192
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary420
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,510
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft335
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Morgan City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morgan City
248.6
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morgan City
2329.7
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Morgan City Safety

Is Morgan City safe?
Not especially. Morgan City earns a D with a crime rate of 257.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Morgan City?
257.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 248.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2329.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Morgan City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Morgan City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,510 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Morgan City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Morgan City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Morgan City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Morgan City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Morgan City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Morgan City compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Morgan City ranks behind about 78% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Morgan City 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 Morgan City?
Bad. A D grade and 257.8 per-thousand rate put Morgan City below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 249 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Morgan City?
248.6 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (192), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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