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Is Martinsville, Indiana Safe?

Population 12,141 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Martinsville is a smaller community of 12,141 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,569 per 100K.

Martinsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMartinsvilleIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate249.8309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1990.32091.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate141.0--268.2
Theft Rate1569.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate227.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

250/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1990/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Martinsville

Violent crime in Martinsville is below the national average. The rate of 249.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1990.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,569 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Martinsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault141
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary318
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,569
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft227
071% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Martinsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Martinsville
249.8
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Martinsville
1990.3
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Martinsville Safety

Is Martinsville safe?
Not especially. Martinsville earns a C with a crime rate of 224 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Martinsville?
224 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 249.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1990.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Martinsville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Martinsville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,569 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Martinsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Martinsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Martinsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Martinsville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Martinsville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Martinsville compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Martinsville ranks behind about 74% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Martinsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Martinsville?
Bad. A C grade and 224 per-thousand rate put Martinsville below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 250 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Martinsville?
249.8 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (141), robbery (59), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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