Merrick, NE County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. With a violent crime rate of 8.1 (compared to the US average of 22.7) and a property crime rate of 19.5 (compared to the US average of 35.4), residents can feel relatively safe in their community. However, this does not mean that crime does not exist in Merrick County. Like any other county, there are still instances of theft, assault, and other criminal activities that occur. However, the lower crime rates suggest that law enforcement and community efforts are effective in maintaining a safe environment for residents. It is important for residents to continue to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity in order to keep the crime rates low and maintain the safety of Merrick County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Merrick County violent crime is 8.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Merrick County property crime is 19.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Merrick, Nebraska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Central City, Nebraska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Central City, Nebraska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.