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Is Marysville, California Safe?

Population 12,738 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Marysville runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,922 per 100K.

Marysville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMarysvilleCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate377.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2321.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1922.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate365.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

269.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

378/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2321/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marysville

Violent crime in Marysville is close to the national average. The rate of 377.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2321.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,922 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marysville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary432
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,922
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft365
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Marysville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marysville
377.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marysville
2321.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Marysville Safety

Is Marysville safe?
Not especially. Marysville earns a D with a crime rate of 269.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Marysville?
269.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 377.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2321.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marysville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Marysville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,922 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Marysville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Marysville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Marysville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Marysville?
No. Crime in Marysville has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Marysville compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Marysville ranks behind about 78% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Marysville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Marysville?
Bad. A D grade and 269.9 per-thousand rate put Marysville below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 378 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Marysville?
377.8 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (71), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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