Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Morro Bay has a violent crime rate of 294 per 100,000 residents, 23% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 836 per 100,000, 57% below the U.S. average. 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)