The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Marcus, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$286,880

Cost of Crime™ for Marcus, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $975 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Marcus 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 Marcus, WA Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Marcus ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Marcus's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Marcus is 36.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Marcus Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Marcus varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Marcus, WA see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Marcus, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Marcus for 2025 is $286,880. This translates to approximately $387 per resident and $975 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Marcus. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Marcus, WA:	$387
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Marcus is $387 per year, which is $77 less than the national average and $223 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Marcus:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $1,003 more than in Marcus.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $142 less than in Marcus

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Marcus	Cost per Marcus Resident
Murder	$30,089	$41
Rape/Sexual Assault	$31,391	$42
Robbery	$16,042	$22
Assault	$44,088	$59
Kidnapping	$7,053	$10
Vehicle Theft	$7,882	$11
Burglary	$22,002	$30
Theft	$73,605	$99
Arson	$3,767	$5
Vandalism	$40,910	$55
Animal Cruelty	$312	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,647	$10
Identity Theft	$2,093	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$286,880	$387

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Marcus, WA

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 Marcus totals $370,838 ($500 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $657,718 ($888 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 Marcus 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Marcus’s 741 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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Marcus 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 Marcus residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.072
Robbery	0.6883
Rape	0.6987
Murder	0.0216
Total Violent Crime	3.480 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.18
Vehicle Theft	0.6869
Burglary	3.274
Arson	0.2105
Total Property Crime	23.35 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1570
Drug Crimes	1.395
Vandalism	7.728
Identity Theft	0.3649
Animal Cruelty	0.0569
Total "Other" Rate	9.702 (C-)

Individual Marcus Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kettle Falls, WA	D+	C-	D
Evans, WA	D	C	D-
Echo, WA	F	B	F
Boyds, WA	D+	D+	D
Pinkney City, WA	D	B	D-
Colville, WA	D-	D+	D-
Orin, WA	C+	B	C-
Orient, WA	D+	D+	D
Onion Creek, WA	D-	C-	D-
Rice, WA	C+	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Marcus is higher 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
Mumford, NY	A-	C	C
New Site, MS	B+	A+	A+
New Prospect, TN	C-	D	D
New Market, IA	C+	D	D
Neptune, OH	B+	C	C
Nelson, WI	C+	B+	B+
Neely, MS	A	A+	A+
Needham, IN	B	A	A
Napoleon, KY	A-	A+	A+
Napier Field, AL	B-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Marcus is safer than the Washington state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Marcus, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Marcus schools on SchoolGrade

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