Mercer, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

A+

48%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

72%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

44%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Mercer_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	23	n/a (estimate)	1,184	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	25.1	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	63.5	66.5
Assault	2	n/a	103.0	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	2	n/a (estimate)	103	266	364
Burglary	3	n/a	154.5	138.1	250.7
Theft	18	n/a	926.9	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	264.8	318.7
Property crime	21	n/a (estimate)	1,081	1,579	1,917

Mercer crime map

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

New Real Estate Listings in Mercer Area

For Sale For Rent

Search Homes for Sale in Mercer, PA

Compare Mercer, PA Crime

See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Crime Quick Facts

Mercer crime rates are 48% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Mercer are 72% lower than the national average
In Mercer you have a 1 in 85 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Mercer is safer than 77% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Mercer has increased by 455%

Mercer, PA Crime Quiz

Safest Places to Live in and Around Mercer

See all the best places to live around Mercer

Write a review to give others more information about this area.

See all Mercer poll results

The best places in Pennsylvania

Here are the best places to live in Pennsylvania

Check out the 10 most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania

Check out the 10 safest cities in Pennsylvania

Safest States In The US

Daily Crime In Mercer (per 100,000 people)

How Safe is Mercer (higher is better)

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Mercer

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Mercer is 1 in 971

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Mercer is 1 in 93

The chance of being a victim of crime in Mercer is 1 in 85

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

Mercer police department

Item	Mercer	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	4	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.0	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 4 Mercer police officers. This results in 2.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 9.8% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 38.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Stoneboro, PA	752	0	0	0
Sandy Lake, PA	777	0	314	314
Grove City, PA	7,829	64	471	535
New Castle Northwest, PA	1,235	101	601	702
West Middlesex, PA	1,142	104	616	720
Reynolds Heights, PA	1,941	110	651	760
New Wilmington, PA	2,196	111	660	771
Mercer, PA	1,755	103	1,081	1,184

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Corvallis, MT	1,755	182	755	937
Portola, CA	1,755	244	1,119	1,363
Fall River, WI	1,755	0	112	112
Decatur, MS	1,755	78	611	689
Prudenville, MI	1,755	148	501	649
Mercer, PA	1,755	103	1,081	1,184

Source: The Mercer, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.