The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Merrill, WI: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$7.36 million

Cost of Crime™ for Merrill, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $973 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Merrill 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 Merrill, WI Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Merrill ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Merrill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Merrill is 23.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Merrill Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Merrill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Merrill, WI see the most incidents - about 106 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 30 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Merrill, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Merrill for 2025 is $7,360,961. This translates to approximately $437 per resident and $973 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Merrill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Merrill, WI:	$437
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Merrill is $437 per year, which is $27 less than the national average and $18 more than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Merrill:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $436 more than in Merrill.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $263 less than in Merrill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Merrill	Cost per Merrill Resident
Murder	$3.00 million	$178
Rape/Sexual Assault	$754,029	$45
Robbery	$227,656	$14
Assault	$992,598	$59
Kidnapping	$120,790	$7
Vehicle Theft	$183,159	$11
Burglary	$216,665	$13
Theft	$811,906	$48
Arson	$22,188	$1
Vandalism	$462,605	$27
Animal Cruelty	$7,177	$0
Drug Crimes	$502,007	$30
Identity Theft	$65,061	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$7,360,961	$437

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Merrill, WI

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 Merrill totals $23,797,358 ($1,413 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $31,158,320 ($1,851 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 Merrill 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 central 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, of which Merrill has 3, have the same problem. Of Merrill’s 16,836 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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Merrill 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 Merrill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.053
Robbery	0.4299
Rape	0.7387
Murder	0.0947
Total Violent Crime	3.316 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.312
Vehicle Theft	0.7026
Burglary	1.419
Arson	0.0546
Total Property Crime	11.49 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1183
Drug Crimes	4.031
Vandalism	3.846
Identity Theft	0.4993
Animal Cruelty	0.0576
Total "Other" Rate	8.552 (C)

Individual Merrill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brokaw, WI	A	A-	A
Hamburg, WI	B	C	B
Doering, WI	A	A-	A
Gleason, WI	A	A	A+
Irma, WI	A-	B	A
Nutterville, WI	A-	A	A-
Heafford Junction, WI	A	B-	A
Dudley, WI	A-	A	A
Wausau, WI	C+	C	C+
Marathon, WI	A	B	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Merrill is higher 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
Zimmerman, MN	B+	A-	A-
Bethlehem, GA	A	A-	A-
Bothell West, WA	C	A	A
Bridgeview, IL	C-	C	C
Bridgeville, PA	A-	A+	A+
Tanque Verde, AZ	A-	B	B
Swansea, MA	B+	B	B
Sunny Vista, CA	C	C	C
Summerfield, NC	B	B+	B+
Auburn, MA	B	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Merrill is safer than the Wisconsin 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 Merrill, WI average SchoolGrade of C+, with 37% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Merrill schools on SchoolGrade

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