Marion County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marion County in FL is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 28,395 violent crimes and 26,613 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 397.7 per 100k residents, which is 274.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 990.3 per 100k, 505.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate397.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28,395 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents916 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate142.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,017 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate990.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents26,613 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate209.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,644 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate702.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents19,916 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate77.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,967 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 397.7 | F | 28395 | 106.2 | +274.4% |
| Property Crime | 990.3 | F | 26613 | 163.6 | +505.3% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 116 | 0.5 | +69.4% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 916 | 3.5 | -66.0% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 598 | 5.8 | -74.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 142.6 | F | 5017 | 22.3 | +540.5% |
| Burglary | 209.7 | F | 4644 | 24.0 | +772.6% |
| Larceny | 702.4 | F | 19916 | 116.4 | +503.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 77.5 | F | 1967 | 22.2 | +249.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Ocala Police Department
Ocala, FL
Belleview Police Department
Belleview, FL
Dunnellon Police Department
Dunnellon, FL