Marion, NC crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 12.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Marion, NC demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (61.7% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 154 incidents suggests Marion maintains good community safety standards.
Marion demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID "16000US3741420", a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total crime count is 154 incidents. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 95 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most common, with 51 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property at 22 incidents. Burglary/breaking & entering accounts for 8 incidents, stolen property offenses for 9, and motor vehicle theft for 5. Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 47 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category includes 10 incidents, primarily fraud offenses (8 incidents), with single incidents of counterfeiting/forgery and embezzlement. Robbery and sex offenses are relatively rare, each with only one reported incident. The single sex offense is classified as kidnapping/abduction, while the single robbery is classified as robbery. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional data points are needed. The city and state associated with GEOID "16000US3741420" are required to understand the geographical context. Furthermore, population data is essential to calculate crime rates per 100,000 residents, which allows for standardized comparisons with other regions. Median income data would provide socioeconomic context, potentially revealing correlations between economic factors and crime rates. With the population and total crime count, the crime rate per 100k can be calculated. The violent crime rate can be derived from the assault and robbery data, while the property crime rate is based on the property crime incidents. A safety score and grade, along with crime map data and zip codes, would offer a more granular view of safety levels and crime distribution within the area. Without this additional information, the analysis is limited to the raw counts and proportions of different crime categories.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Marion, NC.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Marion, NC and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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