Is Avon Lake or Merrimack Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Avon Lake is safer than Merrimack (Safety Score 98/100 vs 97/100), with a total crime rate of 310 per 100,000 versus 344 for Merrimack — 10% lower. Avon Lake has higher rates in 2 of 5 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Merrimack has a 100% lower rate.
Avon Lake — 4-Year Trend
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Merrimack — 5-Year Trend
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Avon Lake, OH
Merrimack, NH
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Avon Lake | Merrimack | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 309.6 | 344.0 | -34.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 19.1 | 0.0 | +19.1 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 3.8 | 0.0 | +3.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 15.3 | 0.0 | +15.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 290.4 | 344.0 | -53.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 45.9 | 13.5 | +32.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 225.5 | 313.7 | -88.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 19.1 | 16.9 | +2.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avon Lake or Merrimack safer?
Avon Lake is safer with a total crime rate of 310 per 100K vs 344 for Merrimack — a 10% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Avon Lake has a violent crime rate of 19.1 per 100K while Merrimack has 0.0. Merrimack has lower violent crime.
About Avon Lake, OH
Avon Lake, a lakeside community west of Cleveland, was once home to the world's largest coal-fired power plant. This affluent suburb along Lake Erie boasts a picturesque shoreline and a population of over 25,000. With a safety score of 98/100 and a population coverage of 26,167, Avon Lake has a total crime rate of 309.6 per 100,000 residents.
About Merrimack, NH
Merrimack, a town bisected by the Merrimack River, was once home to the historic Reeds Ferry lumber industry. Today, it's a suburban community in Hillsborough County with a population of about 27,000. With a safety score of 97/100 and a population coverage of 29,650, Merrimack has a total crime rate of 344.0 per 100,000 residents.