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Is Liberty, Missouri Safe?

Population 31,319 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Liberty faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,710 per 100K.

Liberty Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLibertyMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate312.0333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2271.22080.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1710.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate384.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

312/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2271/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Liberty

Violent crime in Liberty is close to the national average. The rate of 312.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2271.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,710 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Liberty Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary417
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,710
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft384
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Liberty Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Liberty
312.0
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Liberty
2271.2
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Liberty Safety

Is Liberty safe?
Not especially. Liberty earns a D with a crime rate of 258.3 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 Liberty?
258.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 312.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2271.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Liberty safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Liberty's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,710 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Liberty?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Liberty generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Liberty police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Liberty?
Crime rates have held steady in Liberty, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Liberty compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Liberty ranks behind about 77% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Liberty to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Liberty?
Bad. A D grade and 258.3 per-thousand rate put Liberty below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 312 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Liberty?
312.0 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (63), and murder (5.0) 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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