The small town of 28556 Merritt, NC is known for its peaceful and tight-knit community, but it has recently been shaken by a surge in crime. According to recent statistics from
, the town's violent crime rate is 14.5, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, it's property crime rate of 29.8 is slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. This increase in criminal activity has left residents feeling concerned and on edge. Local authorities have ramped up efforts to crack down on crime and ensure the safety of the town's citizens. Despite this recent spike in criminal activity, many in 28556 Merritt remain hopeful that their town will return to its peaceful state in the near future.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Merritt (zip 28556) violent crime is 14.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Merritt (zip 28556) property crime is 29.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Merritt, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Aurora, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Aurora, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.