Crime & Safety in Marshalltown

Marshalltown's crime picture is real and disclosed: an overall rate modestly above the national rate, with property crime the more pronounced, disclosed concern.

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An overall rate modestly above the national rate

Marshalltown's overall CrimeGrade-cited rate ran approximately 35.88 per 1,000 residents, versus a cited national rate of 33.37 per 1,000 (base record).

A weaker property-crime grade

Marshalltown earned a C- grade for violent crime (35th percentile for safety) but a notably weaker D- grade for property crime (14th percentile) -- property crime is the more pronounced, disclosed concern (base record).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.