Merrillville, IN Trends
SpotCrime's Merrillville, Indiana crime map shows 52 assaults, 21 shootings, 5 burglaries, 30 thefts, 0 robberies, 36 vandalism, and 24 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Merrillville, Indiana showed 44 assaults, 13 shootings, 6 burglaries, 88 thefts, 3 robberies, 34 vandalism, and 24 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Merrillville, Indiana is currently down by 25% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is down in Merrillville, Indiana. Fortunately, property crime and overall crime have both decreased this month, with property crime decreasing by 44% when compared to the previous month.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is up in Merrillville, Indiana. Even with a violent crime increase of 21%, overall crime is still down 25% from the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 4 | 30 | 88 | 368 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Burglary | 2 | 5 | 6 | 45 |
| Vandalism | 12 | 36 | 34 | 176 |
| Shooting | 2 | 21 | 13 | 107 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Arrest | 9 | 24 | 52 | 270 |
| Assault | 5 | 52 | 44 | 326 |
| Other | 23 | 137 | 168 | 1006 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Merrillville. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.