Mercer, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mercer Police Department serves the city of Mercer, PA in Mercer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 25 violent crimes and 61 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.5 per 100k residents, which is 51.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.0 per 100k, 37.0% 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 Rate51.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate51.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.5 | A | 25 | 106.2 | -51.5% |
| Property Crime | 103.0 | A | 61 | 163.6 | -37.0% |
| Burglary | 51.5 | F | 17 | 24.0 | +114.3% |
| Larceny | 51.5 | A | 42 | 116.4 | -55.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 5 miles | A 34.3 | A 45.7 | Violent: 33.4% lower Property: 55.6% lower |
| Pymatuning Township | 5 miles | F 197.4 | F 296.1 | Violent: 283.3% higher Property: 187.5% higher |
| Sandy Lake | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Jamestown | 5 miles | F 348.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 576.7% higher Property: N/A |
| New Wilmington | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |