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Is Liberty Hill, Texas Safe?

Population 13,317 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Liberty Hill is a smaller community of 13,317 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,327 per 100K.

Liberty Hill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLiberty HillTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1615.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate334.0--268.2
Theft Rate1327.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate292.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

406/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1616/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Liberty Hill

Violent crime in Liberty Hill is close to the national average. The rate of 405.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1615.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,327 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 334 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Liberty Hill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault334
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary226
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,327
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft292
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Liberty Hill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Liberty Hill
405.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Liberty Hill
1615.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Liberty Hill Safety

Is Liberty Hill safe?
It depends on where in Liberty Hill you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Liberty Hill?
202.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1615.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Liberty Hill safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Liberty Hill has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Liberty Hill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Liberty Hill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Liberty Hill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Liberty Hill?
No. Crime in Liberty Hill has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Liberty Hill compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Liberty Hill isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Liberty Hill to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Liberty Hill?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Liberty Hill?
405.6 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (334), robbery (75), and murder (8.0) 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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