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Is Maryville, Tennessee Safe?

Population 32,442 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Maryville is a smaller community of 32,442 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,231 per 100K.

Maryville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaryvilleTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.1334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2033.52062.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1231.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate491.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2034/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Maryville

Violent crime in Maryville is below the national average. The rate of 241.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2033.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,231 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Maryville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,231
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft491
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Maryville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maryville
241.1
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maryville
2033.5
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryville Safety

Is Maryville safe?
Not especially. Maryville earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Maryville?
227.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2033.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Maryville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Maryville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,231 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
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?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Maryville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Maryville compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Maryville ranks behind about 76% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x 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. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Maryville?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.5 per-thousand rate put Maryville below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 241 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Maryville?
241.1 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (42), and murder (3.0) 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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