Located in the heart of Illinois, Mercer County has recently seen a decrease in its crime rates, with violent crime at 8.5 and property crime at 16. This is significantly lower than the national averages of 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. This decline in crime can be attributed to the efforts of local law enforcement, community programs, and overall strong community involvement. While there is still room for improvement, the residents of Mercer County can feel a sense of security in their homes and streets, thanks to the ongoing efforts to combat crime in their county.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mercer County violent crime is 8.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Mercer County property crime is 16.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mercer, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Rock Island, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Rock Island, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.