The crime in Merriam, KS is higher than the nationwide average. Specifically, the violent crime rate in Merriam is 27.7 compared to 22.7 for the US overall. Similarly, property crime is 74.5 in Merriam compared to 35.4 on average across the country. This means that people living in Merriam need to be extra vigilant and take safety precautions when going out at night or leaving their homes unattended for long periods of time.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Merriam violent crime is 27.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Merriam property crime is 74.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.