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Morgan City, LA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Morgan City Police Department serves the city of Morgan City, LA in St Mary County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,889 violent crimes and 1,952 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 293.2 per 100k residents, which is 176.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 201.6 per 100k, 23.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate293.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,889 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate55.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents436 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate201.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,952 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents519 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate174.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,316 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime293.2F1889106.2+176.0%
Property Crime201.6D1952163.6+23.2%
Aggravated Assault55.0F43622.3+147.0%
Burglary27.5C51924.0+14.4%
Larceny174.1D1316116.4+49.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Berwick 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Franklin 0 miles
F 423.4
C 181.5
Violent: 44.4% higher
Property: 10.0% lower
Patterson 0 miles
B 71.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 75.8% lower
Property: N/A
Jeanerette 23 miles
N/A 0.0
A 77.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 61.7% lower
Breaux Bridge 35 miles
A 36.8
F 429.5
Violent: 87.4% lower
Property: 113.1% higher