Crime in Merced, CA is higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Merced is 37.2, which is considerably higher than the US average of 22.7. Property crime is also higher in Merced with a rate of 47.1 compared to the US average of 35.4. This makes Merced a relatively dangerous place to live and visit, as residents and visitors alike are more likely to be victims of crime here than they would be on average in the US.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Merced violent crime is 37.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Merced property crime is 47.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.