Fort Morgan, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fort Morgan Police Department serves the city of Fort Morgan, CO in Morgan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 825 violent crimes and 1,555 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.5 per 100k residents, which is 9.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 210.4 per 100k, 28.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate96.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents825 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate210.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,555 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate192.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,116 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.5 | C | 825 | 106.2 | -9.2% |
| Property Crime | 210.4 | D | 1555 | 163.6 | +28.6% |
| Rape | 8.8 | F | 89 | 3.5 | +148.0% |
| Robbery | 8.8 | D | 10 | 5.8 | +50.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.8 | A | 169 | 22.3 | -60.6% |
| Burglary | 17.5 | B | 264 | 24.0 | -27.0% |
| Larceny | 192.9 | F | 1116 | 116.4 | +65.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush | 1 miles | A 18.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 80.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Wiggins | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Log Lane Village | 3 miles | F 352.1 | B 117.4 | Violent: 265.1% higher Property: 44.2% lower |
| Windsor | 38 miles | A 16.9 | A 33.8 | Violent: 82.5% lower Property: 84.0% lower |
| Erie | 38 miles | A 8.7 | A 89.7 | Violent: 91.0% lower Property: 57.4% lower |