Merrimac, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Merrimac Police Department serves the city of Merrimac, MA in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 101 violent crimes and 83 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.9 per 100k residents, which is 86.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.7 per 100k, 72.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate44.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate44.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 14.9 | A | 101 | 106.2 | -86.0% |
| Property Crime | 44.7 | A | 83 | 163.6 | -72.7% |
| Larceny | 44.7 | A | 65 | 116.4 | -61.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Newbury | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 21.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 51.4% lower |
| Amesbury | 4 miles | A 46.6 | A 35.0 | Violent: 213.1% higher Property: 21.7% lower |
| Haverhill | 7 miles | D 151.9 | A 83.4 | Violent: 920.4% higher Property: 86.7% higher |
| Newburyport | 8 miles | B 74.0 | A 21.1 | Violent: 397.2% higher Property: 52.7% lower |
| Georgetown | 8 miles | A 11.9 | A 11.9 | Violent: 20.1% lower Property: 73.4% lower |