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Merkel, TX Arrest Records

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Merkel, TX Arrest Record Search

The city of Merkel, with a total population of 2,613, experienced 108 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, the arrest rate totaled 122.47 per 10,000 residents. This represents a 61.31% difference making Merkel lower than the national average of 316.54 per 10,000 residents. Of those, 3 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. The city of Merkel also handled 29 arrests for property crimes during 2017.

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  • 32Number of arrests in the city for 2017
  • 122.47Crime Rate
  • 11.48Violent Crime Rate
  • 110.98Property Crime Rate

Violent vs. Non-Violent Crimes

The city of Merkel experienced a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Merkel totaled 3 violent crimes and 29 non-violent crimes.

Merkel Violent Crime Types from 2007-2017

During 2007-2017, Merkel experienced 54 violent crimes. Of those, another 5 were for legacy rape, 2 were for robbery, and 47 were for aggravated assault.

Merkel City Police Department

It is situated in Taylor county, Texas with a total number of 6 employees - 2 female, 4 male officers and 0 civilians. Merkel PD ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is TX2210300, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Merkel Police Department
  • State: Texas
  • City: Merkel
  • Type: City
  • Address: 100 Kent St
  • Phone Number: (325)928-4766

Total Crime Rate in Merkel

YearCrime Rate
2007216.47
2008148.57
2009145.48
2010198.55
201160.51
2012192.24
2013149.54
2014131.17
2015126.78
2016164.19
2017122.47

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