By WIBW TV
RILEY CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County is seeing fewer than expected violent crimes happen in the area.
The Riley County Police Department says July 2021 saw Part I Crime offenses 13% below the 5-year average. It said Part I Crimes include murder, manslaughter, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson.
Compared to July 2020, RCPD said there was an 18% decrease in these violent crimes.
According to RCPD, the violent crimes are at 7.1% below the 5-year average, year to date. It said both Part I violent and property crime was below the 5-year average and violent crimes in July 2021 were 14.9% below the 5-year average.