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Is Marion, Indiana Safe?

Population 28,234 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Marion runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,467 per 100K.

Marion Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMarionIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.0309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2258.42091.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate281.0--268.2
Theft Rate1467.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate193.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2258/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marion

Violent crime in Marion is close to the national average. The rate of 361.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2258.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,467 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marion Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault281
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary240
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,467
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft193
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marion Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marion
361.0
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marion
2258.4
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Marion Safety

Is Marion safe?
Not especially. Marion earns a D with a crime rate of 261.9 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 Marion?
261.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2258.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marion safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Marion's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,467 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Marion?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Marion generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Marion police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Marion?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Marion's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Marion compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Marion ranks behind about 79% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Marion 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 Marion?
Bad. A D grade and 261.9 per-thousand rate put Marion below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Marion?
361.0 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (281), robbery (60), and murder (4.0) 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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