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Crime & Safety in Merced, CA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Merced has a violent crime rate of 644 per 100,000 residents, 69% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 474.6 per 100,000, robbery at 122.8, rape at 40.6. The murder rate is 6.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,793 per 100,000, 42% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,716, burglary at 472, vehicle theft at 605 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 62 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Merced receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Merced vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent644.0/100K
69% above US avg
Murder6.0/100K
5% below US avg
Rape40.6/100K
Robbery122.8/100K
Assault474.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,793.0/100K
42% above US avg
Burglary472.3/100K
Theft1,716.1/100K
Vehicle Theft604.6/100K
Arson83.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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