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Is Marshall, Minnesota Safe?

Population 14,171 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,171, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Marshall earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,568 per 100K.

Marshall Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMarshallMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate358.6323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2036.22036.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate287.0--268.2
Theft Rate1568.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate488.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

359/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2036/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marshall

Violent crime in Marshall is close to the national average. The rate of 358.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2036.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,568 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marshall Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault287
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,568
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft488
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marshall Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marshall
358.6
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marshall
2036.2
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Marshall Safety

Is Marshall safe?
Not especially. Marshall earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.5 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 Marshall?
239.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 358.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2036.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marshall safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Marshall's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,568 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Marshall?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Marshall generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Marshall police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Marshall?
Crime rates have held steady in Marshall, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Marshall compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Marshall ranks behind about 65% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Marshall to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Marshall?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.5 per-thousand rate put Marshall below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 359 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Marshall?
358.6 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (287), robbery (87), 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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