Merrill, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Merrill Police Department serves the city of Merrill, WI in Lincoln County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 391 violent crimes and 1,030 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.9 per 100k residents, which is 6.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.6 per 100k, 59.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CRape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.9 | C | 391 | 106.2 | -6.0% |
| Property Crime | 66.6 | A | 1030 | 163.6 | -59.3% |
| Rape | 11.1 | F | 9 | 3.5 | +213.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.1 | A | 66 | 22.3 | -50.1% |
| Larceny | 66.6 | A | 904 | 116.4 | -42.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomahawk | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Rhinelander | 26 miles | A 24.4 | A 60.9 | Violent: 75.6% lower Property: 8.5% lower |
| Minocqua | 28 miles | A 38.9 | A 38.9 | Violent: 61.1% lower Property: 41.6% lower |
| Woodruff | 28 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 47.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 28.3% lower |
| Three Lakes | 28 miles | B 81.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 18.9% lower Property: N/A |