Merced County, CA has a high rate of crime, both violent and property. The violent crime rate in Merced is 31.2, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Merced is 47.2, also higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that there is an elevated risk to safety when living or visiting Merced County, and it is important for residents and visitors alike to remain vigilant about their personal safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Merced County violent crime is 31.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Merced County property crime is 47.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Merced, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Modesto, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Modesto, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.