Merrick, NY has a relatively low rate of crime compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Merrick is only 7.5, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Merrick can feel safer and more secure in their community. However, property crime is still a concern in the area, with a rate of 18.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This indicates that there is still room for improvement in terms of preventing theft and burglary in Merrick. Despite these numbers, the overall crime rate in Merrick remains relatively low, providing a sense of security and peace for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Merrick violent crime is 7.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Merrick property crime is 18.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Merrick, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Freeport, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Freeport, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.