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Is Marshall, Missouri Safe?

Population 13,766 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Marshall is a smaller community of 13,766 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 205.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,436 per 100K.

Marshall Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMarshallMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.4333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1766.82080.71,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate165.0--268.2
Theft Rate1436.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate290.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1767/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marshall

Violent crime in Marshall is below the national average. The rate of 291.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1766.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,436 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marshall Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault165
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary203
075% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,436
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft290
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marshall Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marshall
291.4
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marshall
1766.8
State
2080.7
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 205.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Marshall?
205.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1766.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marshall safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Marshall has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
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?
No. Crime in Marshall has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Marshall compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Marshall ranks behind about 70% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Marshall to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Marshall?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Marshall?
291.4 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (165), robbery (50), and murder (2.0) 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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