Merced, CA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 12.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (60.8% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 1,669 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Crime rates in Merced align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0646898, a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total crime count is 1,669 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 926 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most common, with a total of 543 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most frequent (166 incidents), followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (189 incidents), "Stolen Property Offenses" (107 incidents), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (46 incidents), and "Motor Vehicle Theft" (35 incidents). Robbery accounts for 78 incidents, all categorized as "Robbery." Sex offenses total 67 incidents, divided into "Sex Offenses" (33 incidents) and "Kidnapping/Abduction" (34 incidents). Homicide is relatively rare, with 10 incidents, all classified as "Homicide Offenses." The "others" category includes 45 incidents, comprising "Fraud Offenses" (23 incidents), "Arson" (14 incidents), "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (5 incidents), "Extortion/Blackmail" (2 incidents), and "Embezzlement" (1 incident).
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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