Marion County Crime & Safety
Marion County, Illinois
FBI UCRSafety Score
60/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
Average
Total Crime Rate
924.3
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
191.8
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
732.5
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
60/100
Higher = safer
State avg 70/100
State Safety Rank
#73
of 100 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Marion County, Illinois
Marion County maintains high safety standards
Marion County's total crime rate of 924.3 per 100,000 residents is roughly 60% lower than the national average of 2,385.5. The county achieves a safety score of 98.5, indicating a generally secure environment for the community.
Slightly behind the state average
Marion County's safety score of 98.5 is just below the Illinois state average of 98.7. The total crime rate of 924.3 is slightly higher than the state average of 835.0, placing it in the middle tier of Illinois counties.
A stable presence in Southern Illinois
Marion County holds its own against regional neighbors, with six reporting agencies keeping the crime rate under 1,000 incidents per 100,000. It remains a safer option compared to the more volatile urban centers in the southern half of the state.
Breakdown of local crime types
Property crime stands at 732.5 per 100,000 residents, while the violent crime rate is 191.8. Both categories remain significantly safer than the national averages of 2,015.7 for property and 369.8 for violent crime.
Protecting your Marion County property
To keep property crime rates low, residents are encouraged to use smart home technology and reinforced locks. Simple community awareness and reporting suspicious activity to local police help maintain the county's safety profile.
Crime Advisory: Marion County
Safety Verdict
Marion County has a safety score of 60/100, indicating a moderately safe area with low overall crime (924.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 191.8 per 100K and property crime at 732.5 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime is notably higher.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 6 law enforcement agencies in Marion County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Illinois, total crime is 11% above the Illinois average and its safety score is 10 points below the state mean.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.