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Is Marietta, Ohio Safe?

Population 13,053 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Marietta is a smaller community of 13,053 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 214.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,308 per 100K.

Marietta Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMariettaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate408.2312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1737.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1308.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate309.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1738/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marietta

Violent crime in Marietta is close to the national average. The rate of 408.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1737.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,308 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marietta Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary267
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,308
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft309
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marietta Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marietta
408.2
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marietta
1737.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Marietta Safety

Is Marietta safe?
Not especially. Marietta earns a C with a crime rate of 214.6 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 Marietta?
214.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 408.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1737.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marietta safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Marietta 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 Marietta?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Marietta generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Marietta police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Marietta?
Crime rates have held steady in Marietta, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Marietta compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Marietta ranks behind about 74% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Marietta to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Marietta?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Marietta?
408.2 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (46), and murder (8.0) 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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