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Is Liberty Lake, Washington Safe?

Population 14,029 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,029, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Liberty Lake earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,375 per 100K.

Liberty Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLiberty LakeWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate268.1318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2223.42054.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate156.0--268.2
Theft Rate1375.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate277.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

268/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2223/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Liberty Lake

Violent crime in Liberty Lake is below the national average. The rate of 268.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2223.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,375 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Liberty Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault156
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary418
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,375
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft277
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Liberty Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Liberty Lake
268.1
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Liberty Lake
2223.4
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Liberty Lake Safety

Is Liberty Lake safe?
Not especially. Liberty Lake earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Liberty Lake?
249.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 268.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2223.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Liberty Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Liberty Lake's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,375 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Liberty Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Liberty Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Liberty Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Liberty Lake?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Liberty Lake's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Liberty Lake compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Liberty Lake ranks behind about 76% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Liberty Lake to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Liberty Lake?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.2 per-thousand rate put Liberty Lake below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 268 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Liberty Lake?
268.1 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (156), robbery (33), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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