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Is Marion, Ohio Safe?

Population 35,587 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Marion is a smaller community of 35,587 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,602 per 100K.

Marion Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMarionOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate363.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1954.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1602.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate495.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1955/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Marion

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

Property crime is close to the national average at 1954.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,602 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Marion Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,602
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft495
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Marion Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marion
363.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Marion
1954.8
State
2033.5
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 C- with a crime rate of 231.9 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?
231.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 363.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1954.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Marion safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Marion's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,602 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?
No. Crime in Marion has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Marion compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Marion ranks behind about 63% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x 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. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Marion?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.9 per-thousand rate put Marion below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Marion?
363.8 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (52), 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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