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Is Marinette, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 11,168 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Marinette is a smaller community of 11,168 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 219.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,127 per 100K.

Marinette Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMarinetteWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.7334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1833.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate261.0--268.2
Theft Rate1127.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate419.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1833/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marinette

Violent crime in Marinette is close to the national average. The rate of 360.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1833.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,127 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marinette Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault261
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,127
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft419
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marinette Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marinette
360.7
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marinette
1833.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Marinette Safety

Is Marinette safe?
Not especially. Marinette earns a C with a crime rate of 219.4 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 Marinette?
219.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1833.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marinette safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Marinette's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,127 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Marinette?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Marinette generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Marinette police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Marinette?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Marinette's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Marinette compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Middle of the pack for Wisconsin. Marinette isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Wisconsin cities.
How safe is Marinette to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Marinette?
Bad. A C grade and 219.4 per-thousand rate put Marinette below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Marinette?
360.7 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (261), robbery (53), and murder (7.0) 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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