Marion, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Marion Police Department serves the city of Marion, IN in Grant County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,435 violent crimes and 2,454 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 121.8 per 100k residents, which is 14.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 225.6 per 100k, 37.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate121.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,435 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate225.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,454 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate132.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,918 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime121.8C1435106.2+14.6%
Property Crime225.6D2454163.6+37.9%
Homicide3.6F70.5+571.9%
Rape3.6C333.5+1.2%
Robbery3.6A485.8-38.5%
Aggravated Assault10.7A15122.3-51.7%
Burglary68.0F25424.0+183.1%
Larceny132.5C1918116.4+13.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft25.1C28022.2+13.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Gas City 5 miles
A 66.2
A 33.1
Violent: 45.7% lower
Property: 85.3% lower
Fairmount 10 miles
B 75.8
N/A 0.0
Violent: 37.7% lower
Property: N/A
Hartford City 17 miles
A 66.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 45.8% lower
Property: N/A
Elwood 22 miles
B 71.2
A 11.9
Violent: 41.6% lower
Property: 94.7% lower
Huntington 24 miles
A 23.5
A 35.2
Violent: 80.7% lower
Property: 84.4% lower