Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Merkel has a violent crime rate of 648 per 100,000 residents, 71% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 266.9 per 100,000, robbery at 76.3, rape at 305.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 648 per 100,000, 67% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 267, burglary at 267, vehicle theft at 114 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Merkel receives a safety grade of F.