Merton, WI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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87%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

85%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

88%

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.

Merton 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 Merton 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 Merton 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 Merton crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Merton_{/100k people}	Wisconsin_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	287 (estimate)	1,506	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.8	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.5	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	38.7	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	208.6	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	55 (estimate)	289	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	128.9	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	919.9	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	168.1	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	232 (estimate)	1,217	1,917

Merton crime map

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

Merton crime rates are 87% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Merton are 85% lower than the national average
In Merton you have a 1 in 349 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Merton is safer than 92% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Merton has decreased by 17%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Merton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Merton is 1 in 1817

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Merton is 1 in 432

The chance of being a victim of crime in Merton is 1 in 349

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

Merton police department

Item	Merton	Wisconsin	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	9,355	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.4	3.3

Sex offenders in Wisconsin

State	Total offenders	Wisconsin_/100K	National_/100K
Wisconsin	24,983	456	266

There are a total of 24,983 sex offenders in Wisconsin. This yields a total of 456 sex offenders in Wisconsin per 100,000 residents which is 71% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Oconomowoc, WI	16,931	0	124	124
Oconomowoc Lake, WI	621	0	169	169
Nashotah, WI	1,287	41	171	211
Wales, WI	2,592	45	191	236
North Prairie, WI	2,542	49	206	255
Dousman, WI	2,116	63	265	328
Ashippun, WI	1,027	64	270	334
Merton, WI	3,721	55	232	287

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Boyne City, MI	3,721	129	749	879
West Menlo Park, CA	3,720	97	443	540
Marlboro, NY	3,720	163	750	913
Oneida, TN	3,719	419	1,861	2,280
Thorndale, PA	3,719	51	301	351
Merton, WI	3,721	55	232	287

Source: The Merton, WI 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.