Merrillville, IN Trends
SpotCrime's Merrillville, Indiana crime map shows 47 assaults, 14 shootings, 20 burglaries, 42 thefts, 2 robberies, 44 vandalism, and 43 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Merrillville, Indiana showed 68 assaults, 11 shootings, 21 burglaries, 39 thefts, 2 robberies, 36 vandalism, and 43 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Merrillville, Indiana is currently down by 10% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is up in Merrillville, Indiana. Even with a property crime increase of 10%, overall crime is still down 10% from the previous month.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is down in Merrillville, Indiana. Fortunately, violent crime and overall crime have both decreased this month, with violent crime decreasing by 22% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 6 | 42 | 39 | 236 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Burglary | 1 | 20 | 21 | 90 |
| Vandalism | 8 | 44 | 36 | 257 |
| Shooting | 3 | 14 | 11 | 106 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Arrest | 2 | 43 | 30 | 263 |
| Assault | 10 | 47 | 68 | 371 |
| Other | 23 | 144 | 192 | 1185 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Merrillville. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.