The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Mershon, GA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$461,550

Cost of Crime™ for Mershon, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $942 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Mershon 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 Mershon, GA Safe?

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

The crime rate in Mershon is 24.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mershon Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mershon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 75 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Mershon, GA see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mershon, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Mershon for 2025 is $461,550. This translates to approximately $343 per resident and $942 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Mershon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Mershon, GA:	$343
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mershon is $343 per year, which is $121 less than the national average and $106 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mershon:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,233 more than in Mershon.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $169 less than in Mershon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mershon	Cost per Mershon Resident
Murder	$119,148	$89
Rape/Sexual Assault	$40,619	$30
Robbery	$12,078	$9
Assault	$89,296	$66
Kidnapping	$18,844	$14
Vehicle Theft	$6,610	$5
Burglary	$18,244	$14
Theft	$90,216	$67
Arson	$2,864	$2
Vandalism	$28,307	$21
Animal Cruelty	$557	$0
Drug Crimes	$29,700	$22
Identity Theft	$5,067	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$461,550	$343

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mershon, GA

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 Mershon totals $1,012,310 ($753 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,473,859 ($1,097 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 Mershon 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 city has few 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 Mershon’s 1,344 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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Mershon 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 Mershon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.313
Robbery	0.2857
Rape	0.4985
Murder	0.0472
Total Violent Crime	3.145 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.96
Vehicle Theft	0.3176
Burglary	1.497
Arson	0.0882
Total Property Crime	14.86 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2312
Drug Crimes	2.987
Vandalism	2.948
Identity Theft	0.4871
Animal Cruelty	0.0560
Total "Other" Rate	6.710 (B-)

Individual Mershon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bristol, GA	A-	B-	A
Offerman, GA	B+	B	B+
Rockingham, GA	C+	D+	C
Patterson, GA	B+	B	B+
Alma, GA	D+	D-	D+
Screven, GA	A	B+	A+
Guysie, GA	C-	D-	D+
Bickley, GA	A	A-	A+
Sessoms, GA	B-	C-	C+
Nicholls, GA	C+	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mershon 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
Appleton City, MO	D	C	C
Aroma Park, IL	B+	B+	B+
Barrackville, WV	A-	A-	A-
Benton, WI	B	B+	B+
Bloomdale, OH	A	C	C
Campbelltown, PA	A+	A+	A+
Carsonville, MI	A-	B	B
Riviera, TX	D	C-	C-
Oxford, MD	B+	B+	B+
Palouse, WA	D+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Mershon is as safe as the Georgia 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 Mershon, GA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Mershon schools on SchoolGrade

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