Morgan County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Morgan County in CO is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,223 violent crimes and 2,243 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.5 per 100k residents, which is 1.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 95.7 per 100k, 41.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate107.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,223 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,243 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,453 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.5 | C | 1223 | 106.2 | +1.2% |
| Property Crime | 95.7 | A | 2243 | 163.6 | -41.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 116 | 3.5 | -50.4% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -69.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.2 | C | 268 | 22.3 | +13.3% |
| Burglary | 29.0 | D | 491 | 24.0 | +20.6% |
| Larceny | 56.7 | A | 1453 | 116.4 | -51.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 271 | 22.2 | -54.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Brush Police Department
Brush, CO
Fort Morgan Police Department
Fort Morgan, CO
Wiggins Police Department
Wiggins, CO
Log Lane Village Police Department
Log Lane Village, CO