Mercer, MO is a small town located in the Midwest of the United States. It has a population of only about 1,200 people. Despite its small size, Mercer does experience some crime. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Mercer is 21.4, which is slightly lower than the U.S. average of 22.7. The property crime rate in Mercer is 33.8, which is also lower than the U.S. average of 35.4. While these numbers may seem high when compared to other towns and cities around the country, Mercer's residents still feel safe and secure living there due to its relatively low crime rates and community spirit amongst its inhabitants.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mercer violent crime is 21.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Mercer property crime is 33.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mercer, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Leon, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Leon, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.