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Is Marquette, Michigan Safe?

Population 21,944 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Marquette faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,830 per 100K.

Marquette Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMarquetteMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.3330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2244.52014.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1830.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate467.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

333/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2245/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marquette

Violent crime in Marquette is close to the national average. The rate of 333.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2244.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,830 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marquette Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary400
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,830
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft467
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marquette Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marquette
333.3
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marquette
2244.5
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Marquette Safety

Is Marquette safe?
Not especially. Marquette earns a D with a crime rate of 257.8 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 Marquette?
257.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2244.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marquette safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Marquette's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,830 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Marquette?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Marquette generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Marquette police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Marquette?
No. Crime in Marquette has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Marquette compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Marquette ranks behind about 83% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Marquette to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Marquette?
Bad. A D grade and 257.8 per-thousand rate put Marquette below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 333 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Marquette?
333.3 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (58), 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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