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Is Liberal, Kansas Safe?

Population 19,010 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,010, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Liberal earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,795 per 100K.

Liberal Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLiberalKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.7316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2136.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1795.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate509.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

246 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

324/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2137/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Liberal

Violent crime in Liberal is close to the national average. The rate of 323.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2136.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,795 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Liberal Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary410
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,795
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft509
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Liberal Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Liberal
323.7
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Liberal
2136.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Liberal Safety

Is Liberal safe?
Not especially. Liberal earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Liberal?
246 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2136.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Liberal safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Liberal's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,795 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Liberal?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Liberal generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Liberal police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Liberal?
No. Crime in Liberal has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Liberal compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Liberal ranks behind about 69% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Liberal to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Liberal?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246 per-thousand rate put Liberal below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 324 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Liberal?
323.7 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (80), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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