Marion, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Marion Police Department serves the city of Marion, VA in Smyth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 367 violent crimes and 739 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 159.9 per 100k residents, which is 50.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 88.8 per 100k, 45.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 D
Annual Rate159.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents367 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate88.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents739 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate88.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents607 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime159.9D367106.2+50.5%
Property Crime88.8A739163.6-45.7%
Larceny88.8B607116.4-23.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Chilhowie 1 miles
A 61.6
N/A 0.0
Violent: 61.4% lower
Property: N/A
Independence 21 miles
N/A 0.0
D 197.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 122.5% higher
Bluefield 21 miles
C 100.9
F 645.7
Violent: 36.9% lower
Property: 626.9% higher
Pocahontas 21 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Richlands 21 miles
A 38.8
B 135.9
Violent: 75.7% lower
Property: 53.0% higher