The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Marana, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$16.9 million

Cost of Crime™ for Marana, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $673 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Marana in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Marana, AZ Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Marana ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Marana's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Marana is 16.39 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Marana Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Marana varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 85 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Marana, AZ see the most incidents - about 315 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 23 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Marana, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Marana for 2025 is $16,892,823. This translates to approximately $257 per resident and $673 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Marana. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Marana Compared to Other Cities?

Marana, AZ:	$257
Pinon, AZ:	$975
Saddlebrooke, AZ:	$203
Arizona:	$452
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Marana is $257 per year, which is $207 less than the national average and $195 less than Arizona's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Marana:

In Pinon, AZ, crime costs $975 per person, which is $718 more than in Marana.
In Saddlebrooke, AZ, crime costs $203 per person, which is $54 less than in Marana

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Marana for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Marana	Cost per Marana Resident
Murder	$4.62 million	$70
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.12 million	$32
Robbery	$928,618	$14
Assault	$2.44 million	$37
Kidnapping	$189,320	$3
Vehicle Theft	$1.14 million	$17
Burglary	$764,391	$12
Theft	$2.39 million	$36
Arson	$145,117	$2
Vandalism	$952,779	$15
Animal Cruelty	$27,318	$0
Drug Crimes	$1.03 million	$16
Identity Theft	$152,157	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$16,892,823	$257

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Marana, AZ

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Marana totals $41,861,319 ($637 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $58,754,143 ($895 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Marana crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southeast part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Marana has 3, have the same problem. Of Marana’s 65,680 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Marana Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Marana residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.296
Robbery	0.4495
Rape	0.5320
Murder	0.0374
Total Violent Crime	2.315 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.031
Vehicle Theft	1.117
Burglary	1.283
Arson	0.0915
Total Property Crime	9.523 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0475
Drug Crimes	2.115
Vandalism	2.031
Identity Theft	0.2993
Animal Cruelty	0.0562
Total "Other" Rate	4.548 (A-)

Individual Marana Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Marana is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Marana.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Picture Rocks, AZ	B+	B-	B-
Casas Adobes, AZ	C-	C-	D+
Oro Valley, AZ	A-	B+	B
Avra Valley, AZ	B+	B-	B-
Catalina, AZ	C+	C	C-
Catalina Foothills, AZ	C+	B	C
Red Rock, AZ	A+	C+	A+
Saddlebrooke, AZ	A+	A-	A+
Mount Lemmon, AZ	B	C	B-
Campo Bonito, AZ	B	D+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Marana is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Shoreline, WA	D+	C	C
Kaneohe, HI	A	A-	A-
Kettering, OH	C-	B+	B+
La Crosse, WI	D	C-	C-
La Jolla, CA	D	D	D
Lansdale, PA	A-	A+	A+
Massillon, OH	D+	B-	B-
Medford, MA	B-	C-	C-
Plymouth, MA	A-	B-	B-
Annandale, VA	C	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Marana is safer than the Arizona state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Marana, AZ average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Marana schools on SchoolGrade

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