Crime & Safety in Marion
Marion's crime picture runs genuinely favorable -- NeighborhoodScout ranked the city among the top 100 safest in the U.S.
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Learn moreA real, favorable overall crime rate
Per NeighborhoodScout's FBI-data analysis (current as of January 2026), Marion's overall crime rate ran approximately 6 per 1,000 residents -- a 1-in-162 overall chance of victimization.
Below-average violent and property crime
Marion's violent crime rate ran approximately 1 per 1,000 (about average nationally) and property crime approximately 5 per 1,000 -- both consistent with the city's top-100-safest ranking.
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Key takeaways
- Marion's overall crime rate (6/1,000) runs genuinely below the national average.
- NeighborhoodScout ranked Marion among the top 100 safest cities in the U.S.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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