In recent years, the small town of Merrill, IA has seen a rise in violent crime. According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice, the rate of violent crime in Merrill is 12.1, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the rate of property crime in the town is also lower than the national average, at 14 compared to 35.4. Despite these relatively low numbers, the community has been shaken by a few high-profile incidents, including a shooting at a local convenience store and a string of burglaries in the downtown area. While Merrill may not be immune to crime, it is clear that the town is working to address and prevent further incidents from occurring.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Merrill violent crime is 12.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Merrill property crime is 14.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Merrill, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of North Sioux City, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of North Sioux City, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.