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Is Marysville, Washington Safe?

Population 77,686 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Marysville, Washington sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 219.9 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,591 per 100K.

Marysville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMarysvilleWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.0318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1828.72054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate245.0--268.2
Theft Rate1591.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate310.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

370/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1829/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marysville

Violent crime in Marysville is close to the national average. The rate of 370.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1828.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,591 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marysville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault245
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary207
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,591
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft310
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marysville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marysville
370.0
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marysville
1828.7
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Marysville Safety

Is Marysville safe?
Not especially. Marysville earns a C with a crime rate of 219.9 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 Marysville?
219.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1828.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marysville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Marysville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,591 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Marysville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Marysville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Marysville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Marysville?
Crime rates have held steady in Marysville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Marysville compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Marysville ranks behind about 72% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Marysville 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 Marysville?
Bad. A C grade and 219.9 per-thousand rate put Marysville below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 370 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Marysville?
370.0 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (245), robbery (42), and murder (4.0) 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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