This is the most recent crime for Merrillville that was provided to Spotcrime
| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 7 | 38 | 38 | 236 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 | 15 | 8 | 45 |
| Vandalism | 9 | 39 | 37 | 226 |
| Shooting | 4 | 15 | 22 | 112 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Arrest | 4 | 29 | 41 | 230 |
| Assault | 10 | 85 | 72 | 365 |
| Other | 41 | 224 | 179 | 1105 |
SpotCrime's Merrillville, Indiana crime map shows 85 assaults, 15 shootings, 15 burglaries, 38 thefts, 2 robberies, 39 vandalism, and 29 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Merrillville, Indiana showed 72 assaults, 22 shootings, 8 burglaries, 38 thefts, 0 robberies, 37 vandalism, and 29 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Merrillville, Indiana is currently up by 12% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is up in Merrillville, Indiana. Unfortunately, property crime and overall crime have both increased this month, with property crime increasing by 10% when compared to the previous month.
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 8% when compared to the previous month.
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