Liberty, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

10%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

58%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Liberty_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	640	n/a (estimate)	2,061	2,554	2,281
Murder	1	n/a	3.2	9.1	5.7
Rape	11	n/a	35.4	46.4	38.0
Robbery	3	n/a	9.7	52.9	66.5
Assault	32	n/a	103.0	350.2	264.1
Violent crime	47	n/a (estimate)	151	459	364
Burglary	51	n/a	164.2	251.2	250.7
Theft	472	n/a	1,519.7	1,365.4	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	70	n/a	225.4	478.6	318.7
Property crime	593	n/a (estimate)	1,909	2,095	1,917

Liberty crime map

The Liberty crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Liberty as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Liberty crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Liberty crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Liberty crime rates are 10% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Liberty are 58% lower than the national average
In Liberty you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Liberty is safer than 21% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Liberty has decreased by 26%

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Daily Crime In Liberty (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Liberty for every 100,000 residents. The Liberty total amount of daily crime is 1.24 times less than the Missouri average and 1.11 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Liberty, is 3.03 times less than the Missouri average, and it is 2.40 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Liberty has a daily crime average that is 1.10 times less than the Missouri average and 1.00 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Liberty (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Liberty, Missouri compared to other areas of Missouri, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Liberty safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Liberty is safer than 30% of Missouri cities, and 21% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Missouri, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Liberty. At this time, Liberty sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Liberty

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Liberty is 1 in 661

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Liberty is 1 in 53

The chance of being a victim of crime in Liberty is 1 in 49

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Liberty? In Liberty, you have a 1 in 661 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 53. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Liberty, MO is 1 in 49.

Year Over Year Crime In Liberty (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Liberty is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Liberty violent crime rates have decreased by 69%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 17% year over year. Total crimes for Liberty has decreased by 26% in the same time frame.

Liberty police department

Item	Liberty	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	55	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	3.7	3.3

There are a total of 55 Liberty police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 50.2% less than the Missouri average and 42.9% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Missouri

State	Total offenders	Missouri_/100K	National_/100K
Missouri	19,657	344	266

There are a total of 19,657 sex offenders in Missouri. This yields a total of 344 sex offenders in Missouri per 100,000 residents which is 29% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Oakview, MO	445	0	0	0
Weatherby Lake, MO	2,510	95	284	379
Fairway, KS	3,975	168	767	935
Smithville, MO	10,269	130	829	959
Mission Woods, KS	185	174	846	1,020
Westwood Hills, KS	473	174	846	1,020
Northmoor, MO	352	685	342	1,027
Liberty, MO	31,761	151	1,909	2,061

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Savage, MN	31,758	94	817	911
Marrero, LA	31,751	600	2,878	3,478
Garfield, NJ	31,722	120	1,630	1,750
Bay Shore, NY	31,819	342	1,578	1,920
Southlake, TX	31,684	35	1,109	1,144
Liberty, MO	31,761	151	1,909	2,061

Source: The Liberty, MO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.