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Is Marathon, Florida Safe?

Population 10,060 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Marathon is a smaller community of 10,060 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 222.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,199 per 100K.

Marathon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMarathonFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1855.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate290.0--268.2
Theft Rate1199.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate433.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1856/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marathon

Violent crime in Marathon is close to the national average. The rate of 367.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1855.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,199 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marathon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault290
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery82
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,199
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft433
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marathon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marathon
367.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marathon
1855.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Marathon Safety

Is Marathon safe?
Not especially. Marathon earns a C with a crime rate of 222.4 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 Marathon?
222.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1855.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marathon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Marathon's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,199 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Marathon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Marathon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Marathon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Marathon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Marathon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Marathon compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Marathon ranks behind about 70% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Marathon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Marathon?
Bad. A C grade and 222.4 per-thousand rate put Marathon below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 368 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Marathon?
367.8 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (290), robbery (82), and murder (6.0) 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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