The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Marion Junction, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Marion Junction

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Marion Junction.

 

Marion Junction, AL Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D
Other Crime Grade
D-

$836,437

Cost of Crime™ for Marion Junction, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $2,560 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Marion Junction 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 Marion Junction, AL Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Marion Junction ranks in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 12% of cities but less safe than 88%. This analysis applies only to Marion Junction's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Marion Junction is 45.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Marion Junction Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Marion Junction varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Marion Junction, AL see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Marion Junction, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Marion Junction for 2025 is $836,437. This translates to approximately $974 per resident and $2,560 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.4% of the median household income in Marion Junction. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Marion Junction Compared to Other Cities?

Marion Junction, AL: $974
Tuskegee, AL: $1539
Coker, AL: $198
Alabama: $507
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Marion Junction is $974 per year, which is $510 more than the national average and $466 more than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Marion Junction:
  • In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $565 more than in Marion Junction.
  • In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $775 less than in Marion Junction

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Marion Junction for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Marion Junction
Cost per Marion Junction Resident
Murder
$372,122
$433
Rape/Sexual Assault
$25,763
$30
Robbery
$11,114
$13
Assault
$172,319
$201
Kidnapping
$9,908
$12
Vehicle Theft
$44,959
$52
Burglary
$35,524
$41
Theft
$55,317
$64
Arson
$3,807
$4
Vandalism
$57,136
$67
Animal Cruelty
$975
$1
Drug Crimes
$39,713
$46
Identity Theft
$7,780
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$836,437
$974

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Marion Junction, AL

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 Marion Junction totals $2,631,964 ($3,064 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,468,401 ($4,038 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 Marion Junction 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 Marion Junction’s 859 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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Marion Junction 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 Marion Junction residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.985
Robbery
0.4113
Rape
0.4947
Murder
0.2305
Total Violent Crime
8.122 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.43
Vehicle Theft
3.380
Burglary
4.560
Arson
0.1835
Total Property Crime
20.56 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1902
Drug Crimes
6.250
Vandalism
9.311
Identity Theft
1.170
Animal Cruelty
0.1534
Total "Other" Rate
17.07 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
F
D
F
F
D-
D
D+
D+
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
C-
C+
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Marion Junction 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
B-
B-
B-
D-
B-
B-
B
B+
B+
D
C+
C+
B-
A-
A-
C+
B-
B-
A+
B+
B+
A
A
A
B
B
B
B-
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Marion Junction is less safe than the Alabama 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 Marion Junction, AL average SchoolGrade of F, with 10% actual proficiency versus 11% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Marion Junction schools on SchoolGrade

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