Marion, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Marion Police Department serves the city of Marion, OH in Marion County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,689 violent crimes and 3,350 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 145.8 per 100k residents, which is 37.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 5.7 per 100k, 96.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 DAnnual Rate145.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,689 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,350 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,317 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 145.8 | D | 3689 | 106.2 | +37.2% |
| Property Crime | 5.7 | A | 3350 | 163.6 | -96.5% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 160 | 3.5 | -19.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.7 | C | 209 | 22.3 | +15.6% |
| Larceny | 2.9 | A | 2317 | 116.4 | -97.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Jehovah's Witness | 1 |
| Anti-Atheism/Agnosticism | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gilead | 16 miles | A 28.4 | A 56.8 | Violent: 80.5% lower Property: 893.0% higher |
| Bucyrus | 17 miles | C 95.9 | B 139.5 | Violent: 34.2% lower Property: 2338.6% higher |
| Cardington | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 95.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 1574.7% higher |
| Upper Sandusky | 18 miles | C 119.9 | B 119.9 | Violent: 17.7% lower Property: 1996.5% higher |
| Carey | 20 miles | A 28.7 | A 57.5 | Violent: 80.3% lower Property: 904.7% higher |