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 F
Annual Rate397.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28,395 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents916 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate142.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,017 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate990.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents26,613 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate209.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,644 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate702.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents19,916 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate77.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,967 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime397.7F28395106.2+274.4%
Property Crime990.3F26613163.6+505.3%
Homicide0.9F1160.5+69.4%
Rape1.2A9163.5-66.0%
Robbery1.5A5985.8-74.1%
Aggravated Assault142.6F501722.3+540.5%
Burglary209.7F464424.0+772.6%
Larceny702.4F19916116.4+503.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft77.5F196722.2+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

Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General: Marion County

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Marion County

Florida Game Commission: Marion County

Highway Patrol: Marion County