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Is Maryville, Missouri Safe?

Population 10,092 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,092, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Maryville earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,321 per 100K.

Maryville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaryvilleMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.1333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1696.22080.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1321.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate402.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1696/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Maryville

Violent crime in Maryville is below the national average. The rate of 256.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1696.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,321 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Maryville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary283
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,321
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft402
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Maryville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maryville
256.1
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maryville
1696.2
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryville Safety

Is Maryville safe?
It depends on where in Maryville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Maryville?
195.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1696.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Maryville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Maryville 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 Maryville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Maryville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Maryville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Maryville?
No. Crime in Maryville has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Maryville compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Maryville ranks behind about 66% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Maryville 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 Maryville?
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 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Maryville?
256.1 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (61), and murder (5.0) 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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