The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Marion Station, MD: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$730,332

Cost of Crime™ for Marion Station, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,039 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Marion Station 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 Station, MD Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Marion Station ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Marion Station's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Marion Station is 33.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Marion Station Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Marion Station varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Marion Station, MD see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Marion Station, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Marion Station for 2025 is $730,332. This translates to approximately $422 per resident and $1,039 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Marion Station. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Marion Station, MD:	$422
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Marion Station is $422 per year, which is $43 less than the national average and $110 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Marion Station:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $894 more than in Marion Station.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $238 less than in Marion Station

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Marion Station	Cost per Marion Station Resident
Murder	$124,077	$72
Rape/Sexual Assault	$62,040	$36
Robbery	$33,352	$19
Assault	$127,465	$74
Kidnapping	$9,380	$5
Vehicle Theft	$44,630	$26
Burglary	$33,552	$19
Theft	$69,623	$40
Arson	$6,478	$4
Vandalism	$146,883	$85
Animal Cruelty	$1,234	$1
Drug Crimes	$65,418	$38
Identity Theft	$6,200	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$730,332	$422

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Marion Station, MD

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 Station totals $1,170,876 ($676 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,901,208 ($1,098 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 Station 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, of which Marion Station has 2, have the same problem. Of Marion Station’s 1,732 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 Station 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 Station residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.563
Robbery	0.6122
Rape	0.5908
Murder	0.0381
Total Violent Crime	3.804 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.762
Vehicle Theft	1.664
Burglary	2.136
Arson	0.1549
Total Property Crime	11.72 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0893
Drug Crimes	5.106
Vandalism	11.87
Identity Theft	0.4625
Animal Cruelty	0.0963
Total "Other" Rate	17.63 (D-)

Individual Marion Station Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Manokin, MD	D-	F	D+
Crisfield, MD	D-	D	D-
Fairmount, MD	D	D+	D+
Rumbley, MD	D	D+	D+
Upper Hill, MD	F	F	F
Upper Fairmount, MD	D	D+	D+
Shelltown, MD	D-	D	C-
Saxis, VA	D-	D-	D-
Westover, MD	D-	D-	D
Sanford, VA	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Marion Station 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
Akutan, AK	D-	F	F
Altamont, KS	D	B-	B-
Arcola, VA	A+	A+	A+
Barnesville, PA	B	A-	A-
Burson, CA	A-	A	A
Caldwell, WV	B	C+	C+
Caney, OK	C-	C+	C+
Caraway, AR	D+	C-	C-
Scribner, NE	D-	F	F
Pine Bluffs, WY	A-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Marion Station is as safe as the Maryland state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Marion Station, MD average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Marion Station schools on SchoolGrade

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