F
141%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
105%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
148%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Merino crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Merino crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Merino crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Merino crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleMerino/100k peopleColorado/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)5,599 (estimate)3,6402,324
Murdern/an/an/a6.46.3
Rapen/an/an/a63.440.0
Robberyn/an/an/a72.666.1
Assaultn/an/an/a350.1268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)757 (estimate)493370
Burglaryn/an/an/a395.2269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,966.71,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a785.7282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)4,842 (estimate)3,1481,954

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The Merino crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Merino 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 Merino crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Merino 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

      • Merino crime rates are 141% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Merino are 105% higher than the national average
      • In Merino you have a 1 in 18 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Merino is safer than 5% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Merino has increased by 12%

      Merino, CO Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Colorado has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Colorado has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Merino each year?
      • 4. Is the Merino crime rate higher or lower than the Colorado average?
      • 5. Merino is safer than 8% of all other cities in Colorado.
       
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      Daily Crime In Merino (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Merino

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Merino is 1 in 133
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Merino is 1 in 21
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Merino is 1 in 18

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

      Merino police department

      Item Merino Colorado National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a9,049558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a9.63.3

      Sex offenders in Colorado

      State Total offenders Colorado /100K National /100K
      Colorado11,204251266
      There are a total of 11,204 sex offenders in Colorado. This yields a total of 251 sex offenders in Colorado per 100,000 residents which is 6% less than the national average.

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      Merino, CO2727574,8425,599

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      Source: The Merino, CO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.