Merrillville, IN Trends
SpotCrime's Merrillville, Indiana crime map shows 44 assaults, 16 shootings, 9 burglaries, 36 thefts, 0 robberies, 27 vandalism, and 38 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Merrillville, Indiana showed 38 assaults, 15 shootings, 5 burglaries, 32 thefts, 1 robberies, 38 vandalism, and 38 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Merrillville, Indiana is currently up by 20% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is down in Merrillville, Indiana. Overall there has been a 20% increase in crime from the previous month despite the decline in property crime.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is up in Merrillville, Indiana. Unfortunately, violent crime and overall crime have both increased this month, with violent crime increasing by 11% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 4 | 36 | 32 | 322 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Burglary | 3 | 9 | 5 | 35 |
| Vandalism | 5 | 27 | 38 | 191 |
| Shooting | 5 | 16 | 15 | 105 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Arrest | 4 | 38 | 35 | 252 |
| Assault | 8 | 44 | 38 | 279 |
| Other | 43 | 194 | 138 | 1013 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Merrillville. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.