Located in the peaceful state of North Dakota, Mercer County is a small community that prides itself on its low crime rates. The county is known for its tight-knit community, where neighbors look out for each other and crime is almost unheard of. However, even in the most idyllic of places, crime can still occur. In Mercer County, the crime rate is significantly lower than the national average, with a violent crime rate of only 7.4, compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crime is also relatively low, with a rate of 11.2, compared to the national average of 35.4. While these numbers may seem insignificant, any crime can deeply impact a small community like Mercer County. Community members and law enforcement officials work together to keep the crime rate low and ensure the safety of all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mercer County violent crime is 7.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Mercer County property crime is 11.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mercer, North Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Beulah, North Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Beulah, North Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.