Marion County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marion County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 271 violent crimes and 1,144 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.8 per 100k residents, which is +19.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 56.8 per 100k, -65.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 CAnnual Rate126.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate56.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,144 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents836 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.8 | C | 271 | 106.2 | +19.4% |
| Property Crime | 56.8 | A | 1144 | 163.6 | -65.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 50 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.7 | A | 83 | 22.3 | -78.7% |
| Burglary | 4.7 | A | 198 | 24.0 | -80.3% |
| Larceny | 42.6 | A | 836 | 116.4 | -63.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.5 | A | 66 | 22.2 | -57.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Salem Police Department
Salem, IL
Sandoval Police Department
Sandoval, IL
Patoka Police Department
Patoka, IL