Merchantville, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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28%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

64%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

21%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Merchantville_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	63	n/a (estimate)	1,647	1,743	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.8	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	17.9	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	49.9	66.5
Assault	5	n/a	130.8	150.7	264.1
Violent crime	5	n/a (estimate)	131	221	364
Burglary	12	n/a	313.8	154.8	250.7
Theft	35	n/a	915.3	1,176.1	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	11	n/a	287.7	190.7	318.7
Property crime	58	n/a (estimate)	1,517	1,522	1,917

Merchantville crime map

The Merchantville crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Merchantville as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Merchantville crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Merchantville crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Merchantville crime rates are 28% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Merchantville are 64% lower than the national average
In Merchantville you have a 1 in 61 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Merchantville is safer than 76% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Merchantville has increased by 83%

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Daily Crime In Merchantville (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Merchantville, per 100,000 residents. In Merchantville, the total number of daily crimes is 1.06 times less than the New Jersey average and 1.38 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Merchantville are 1.69 times less than the New Jersey average and 2.78 times less than the national average. For property crime, Merchantville has a daily crime rate that is 1.00 times less than the New Jersey average and 1.26 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Merchantville (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Merchantville to every other city in New Jersey, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Merchantville safe? The gauges above illustrate that Merchantville is safer than 52% of every city located within New Jersey along with 76% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in New Jersey and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Merchantville, NJ is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Merchantville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Merchantville is 1 in 765

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Merchantville is 1 in 66

The chance of being a victim of crime in Merchantville is 1 in 61

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Merchantville? In Merchantville, NJ you have a 1 in 765 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 66 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 61 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Merchantville.

Year Over Year Crime In Merchantville (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Merchantville, NJ is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Merchantville has increased by 16%, while the property crime rate in Merchantville has increased by 93% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Merchantville has increased by 83% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Merchantville police department

Item	Merchantville	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	15	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.9	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 15 Merchantville police officers. This results in 3.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 30.8% less than the New Jersey average and 20.2% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in New Jersey

State	Total offenders	New Jersey_/100K	National_/100K
New Jersey	4,539	54	266

There are a total of 4,539 sex offenders in New Jersey. This yields a total of 54 sex offenders in New Jersey per 100,000 residents which is 80% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Langhorne Manor, PA	1,491	0	0	0
Hulmeville, PA	1,001	0	0	0
Eddington, PA	1,803	38	224	262
Cornwells Heights, PA	1,219	41	241	281
Pitman, NJ	8,785	34	314	347
Wyncote, PA	3,333	51	301	351
Medford Lakes, NJ	3,961	23	349	372
Merchantville, NJ	3,702	131	1,517	1,647

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Midland, NC	3,702	135	715	850
Ahtanum, WA	3,701	193	1,558	1,750
Cedar Springs, MI	3,703	234	793	1,027
Village Green, NY	3,701	250	1,153	1,403
Upland, IN	3,701	172	801	973
Merchantville, NJ	3,702	131	1,517	1,647

Source: The Merchantville, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.