Merrimac, VA Crime Rates

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Violent crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
Merrimac 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 Merrimac 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 Merrimac 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 Merrimac crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleMerrimac/100k peopleVirginia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)n/a (estimate)1,8952,281
Murdern/an/an/a6.05.7
Rapen/an/an/a29.838.0
Robberyn/an/an/a37.766.5
Assaultn/an/an/a162.8264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)n/a (estimate)236364
Burglaryn/an/an/a122.4250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,363.51,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a172.8318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)n/a (estimate)1,6591,917

Merrimac crime map



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

      • Merrimac crime rates are 100% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Merrimac are 100% lower than the national average
      • In Merrimac you have a chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Merrimac is safer than 69% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Merrimac has decreased by 100%

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

      Merrimac police department

      Item Merrimac Virginia National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a8,827558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.23.3

      Sex offenders in Virginia

      State Total offenders Virginia /100K National /100K
      Virginia25,766352266
      There are a total of 25,766 sex offenders in Virginia. This yields a total of 352 sex offenders in Virginia per 100,000 residents which is 32% greater than the national average.

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      Merrimac, VA2,893n/an/an/a

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      Merrimac, VA2,893n/an/an/a
      Source: The Merrimac, VA 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.
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