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Crime Statistics for Merriam Kansas in 2005


The population of Merriam Kansas in 2005 was approximately 10810 people. Of the offenses known to law enforcement officers in 2005, 58 were violent crimes and 739 were property crimes. Violent crimes in 2005 included 1 case of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, 8 cases of forcible rape, 20 cases of robbery and 29 cases of aggravated assault. Property crimes in 2005 included 56 cases of burglary, 586 cases of larceny or theft and 97 cases of motor vehicle theft.

If you divide these numbers out for comparison with other communities, there were 5.4 violent crimes per every 1000 people and there were 68.4 property crimes per 1000 people in 2005.