Located in Somerset County, Maine, the small town of Mercer has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest statistics, the town's violent crime rate is at 8.8, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, Mercer's property crime rate is also below the US average at 27.2 compared to 35.4. This reflects the town's tight-knit community and peaceful atmosphere. However, like any other town, Mercer is not completely immune to crime. Residents have reported incidents of theft and vandalism, but overall, the town remains a safe and peaceful place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mercer violent crime is 8.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Mercer property crime is 27.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mercer, Maine does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Oakland, Maine. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Oakland, Maine. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.