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Is Marana, Arizona Safe?

Population 65,523 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Marana has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 267 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,705 per 100K.

Marana Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaranaArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate249.3326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2421.12049.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1705.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate422.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

249/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2421/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marana

Violent crime in Marana is below the national average. The rate of 249.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2421.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,705 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marana Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,705
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft422
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marana Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marana
249.3
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marana
2421.1
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Marana Safety

Is Marana safe?
Not especially. Marana earns a D with a crime rate of 267 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Marana?
267 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 249.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2421.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marana safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Marana's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,705 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Marana?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Marana generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Marana police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Marana?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Marana's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Marana compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Marana ranks behind about 79% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Marana 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 Marana?
Bad. A D grade and 267 per-thousand rate put Marana below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 249 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Marana?
249.3 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) 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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