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Crime & Safety in Morro Bay, CA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Morro Bay has a violent crime rate of 198 per 100,000 residents, 48% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 160.0 per 100,000, robbery at 28.2, rape at 9.4. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,195 per 100,000, 39% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 960, burglary at 141, vehicle theft at 94 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 33 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Morro Bay receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Morro Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent197.7/100K
48% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape9.4/100K
Robbery28.2/100K
Assault160.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,195.4/100K
39% below US avg
Burglary141.2/100K
Theft960.1/100K
Vehicle Theft94.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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