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Crime rate in Marion, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 46/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 93,606 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 48.75 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 5,209 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 55.65 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 965 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,951 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.31 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
42.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
47.08% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
73.04% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Marion crime trends

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Marion crime compared

Top crime types in Marion:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Marion there were 2,276 reported cases of Theft.

    2,276

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Marion there were 946 reported cases of Property damage.

    946

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Marion there were 918 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    918

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Marion there were 491 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    491

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Marion there were 218 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    218

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Marion there were 195 reported cases of Deception.

    195

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Marion there were 60 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    60

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Marion there were 30 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    30

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Marion there were 22 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    22

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Marion there were 20 reported cases of Arson.

    20

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Marion there were 19 reported cases of Robbery.

    19

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Marion there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Marion there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Marion

    1 in 97

    In 2025 in Marion your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 97

  • SA

    1 in 74

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Marion

    1 in 24

    In 2025 in Marion your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • SA

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Marion rank in crime?

Marion lga is ranked 46/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Marion a safe lga?

Marion lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Marion?

The top crime types in Marion are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Marion?

2,276 Theft cases were reported in Marion in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Marion?

Crime in Marion has decreased by 8.55% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Marion in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Marion in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Marion?

The least safe suburb in Marion is Oaklands Park, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Marion?

The safest suburb in Marion is Tonsley, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Marion crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Marion by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Oaklands Park, Edwardstown and Mitchell Park (SA).


Suburbs in Marion

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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