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Is Marietta, Georgia Safe?

Population 63,574 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Marietta means there's room for concern. The 226.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,467 per 100K.

Marietta Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMariettaGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate286.5320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1982.52019.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate176.0--268.2
Theft Rate1467.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate183.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

287/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1983/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marietta

Violent crime in Marietta is below the national average. The rate of 286.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1982.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,467 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marietta Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault176
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,467
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft183
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marietta Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marietta
286.5
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marietta
1982.5
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Marietta Safety

Is Marietta safe?
Not especially. Marietta earns a C with a crime rate of 226.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Marietta?
226.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 286.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1982.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marietta safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Marietta's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,467 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Marietta?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Marietta generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Marietta police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Marietta?
Crime rates have held steady in Marietta, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Marietta compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Marietta ranks behind about 66% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Marietta to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Marietta?
Bad. A C grade and 226.9 per-thousand rate put Marietta below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 287 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Marietta?
286.5 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (176), robbery (42), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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