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Is Marshfield, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 18,980 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Marshfield has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 274.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,720 per 100K.

Marshfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMarshfieldWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate404.6334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2337.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate323.0--268.2
Theft Rate1720.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate516.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

274.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2338/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marshfield

Violent crime in Marshfield is close to the national average. The rate of 404.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2337.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,720 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 323 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Marshfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault323
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery98
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary452
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,720
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft516
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marshfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marshfield
404.6
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marshfield
2337.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Marshfield Safety

Is Marshfield safe?
Not especially. Marshfield earns a D- with a crime rate of 274.2 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 Marshfield?
274.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 404.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2337.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marshfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Marshfield's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,720 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Marshfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Marshfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Marshfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Marshfield?
Crime rates have held steady in Marshfield, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Marshfield compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Marshfield ranks behind about 92% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Marshfield 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 Marshfield?
Bad. A D- grade and 274.2 per-thousand rate put Marshfield below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 405 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Marshfield?
404.6 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (323), robbery (98), 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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