The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Merrifield, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$495,078

Cost of Crime™ for Merrifield, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $523 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Merrifield in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Merrifield, MN Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Merrifield ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of cities but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to Merrifield's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Merrifield is 16.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Merrifield Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Merrifield varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 48 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 100 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Merrifield, MN see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Merrifield, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Merrifield for 2025 is $495,078. This translates to approximately $228 per resident and $523 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Merrifield. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Merrifield Compared to Other Cities?

Merrifield, MN:	$228
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Merrifield is $228 per year, which is $236 less than the national average and $180 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Merrifield:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $753 more than in Merrifield.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $72 less than in Merrifield

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Merrifield for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Merrifield	Cost per Merrifield Resident
Murder	$88,000	$41
Rape/Sexual Assault	$95,583	$44
Robbery	$23,466	$11
Assault	$54,749	$25
Kidnapping	$17,007	$8
Vehicle Theft	$14,745	$7
Burglary	$42,970	$20
Theft	$92,070	$42
Arson	$6,528	$3
Vandalism	$29,041	$13
Animal Cruelty	$577	$0
Drug Crimes	$23,356	$11
Identity Theft	$6,986	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$495,078	$228

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Merrifield, MN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Merrifield totals $1,069,104 ($493 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,564,183 ($721 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Merrifield crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southwest part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Merrifield’s 2,169 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Merrifield Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Merrifield residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8789
Robbery	0.3439
Rape	0.7268
Murder	0.0216
Total Violent Crime	1.971 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.196
Vehicle Theft	0.4390
Burglary	2.184
Arson	0.1246
Total Property Crime	10.94 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1293
Drug Crimes	1.456
Vandalism	1.874
Identity Theft	0.4161
Animal Cruelty	0.0359
Total "Other" Rate	3.911 (A-)

Individual Merrifield Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Merrifield is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Merrifield.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Trommald, MN	B-	B-	C+
Lake Hubert, MN	A-	A-	A-
Riverton, MN	A-	B	A-
Breezy Point, MN	C+	B	C
Nisswa, MN	D+	C+	D
Ironton, MN	B-	B-	C+
Mission, MN	C	B+	C-
Crosby, MN	C-	C	C-
Pequot Lakes, MN	C+	B-	C
Crosslake, MN	C-	B-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Merrifield is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ansonia, OH	A	A-	A-
Duncan, AZ	B-	F	F
Dasher, GA	A	B	B
Copan, OK	D-	B-	B-
Coden, AL	D+	C	C
Cobbtown, GA	D+	C-	C-
Clyattville, GA	A-	B+	B+
Clarkrange, TN	D	D	D
Chinquapin, NC	D+	F	F
Center Village, OH	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Merrifield is safer than the Minnesota state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Merrifield, MN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Merrifield schools on SchoolGrade

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