Meriden, KS Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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Total crime NAT. AVG.

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Violent crime NAT. AVG.

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Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Meriden_{/100k people}	Kansas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	2,395	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	3.8	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	44.1	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	30.9	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	359.9	256.1
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	439	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	261.6	229.2
Theft	0	n/a	0.0	1,458.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	236.3	258.8
Property crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	1,956	1,760

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Meriden crime map

The Meriden crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Meriden as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Meriden crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Meriden crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Meriden crime rates are 100% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Meriden are 100% lower than the national average
In Meriden you have a 0 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Meriden is safer than 16% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Meriden has decreased by 100%

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Daily Crime In Meriden (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Meriden

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Meriden is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Meriden is 0

The chance of being a victim of crime in Meriden is 0

Year Over Year Crime In Meriden (per 100,000 people)

Meriden police department

Item	Meriden	Kansas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	5,262	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.5	3.3

Sex offenders in Kansas

State	Total offenders	Kansas_/100K	National_/100K
Kansas	9,632	349	266

There are a total of 9,632 sex offenders in Kansas. This yields a total of 349 sex offenders in Kansas per 100,000 residents which is 31% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Oskaloosa, KS	1,229	116	516	632
Perry, KS	1,277	151	674	826
Valley Falls, KS	1,145	182	811	993
Ozawkie, KS	673	350	1,558	1,908
Hoyt, KS	600	492	2,192	2,684
Lecompton, KS	857	516	2,301	2,817
Mayetta, KS	414	567	2,525	3,092
Meriden, KS	781	0	0	0

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Watauga, TN	781	733	2,516	3,249
Jennings, FL	781	430	2,287	2,717
Rockford, TN	781	372	1,277	1,649
Roff, OK	781	557	2,606	3,164
Milo, IA	781	276	1,473	1,749
Meriden, KS	781	0	0	0

Source: The Meriden, KS crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.