Despite population growth, Town of Marana crime statistics remain low
Although crime rates in Marana rose slightly in 2016, the overall numbers are positive as crime is down over the past six years.
Six years ago Terry Rozema took over as the chief of the Marana Police Department and he admits there were challenges. Six years later the population of the town has grown by nearly 8,000 people, but crime is down.
In 2011 there were 53 P1 violent crimes, crimes designated by the FBI as violent crimes, in Marana or 1.48 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. In 2016 there were 41 violent crimes or 0.94 violent crimes per 1,000 people. Although the numbers are up slightly over the past two years, they are still lower than 2011-2013.
