Liberal, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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41%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

31%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

56%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Liberal_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	8	n/a (estimate)	1,252	2,403	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	7.8	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	45.2	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	51.5	60.6
Assault	3	n/a	469.5	357.5	256.1
Violent crime	3	n/a (estimate)	469	462	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	236.3	229.2
Theft	5	n/a	782.5	1,306.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	398.4	258.8
Property crime	5	n/a (estimate)	782	1,941	1,760

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Liberal crime map

The Liberal crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Liberal 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 Liberal crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Liberal 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

Liberal crime rates are 41% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Liberal are 31% higher than the national average
In Liberal you have a 1 in 80 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Liberal is safer than 6% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Liberal has n/a

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Daily Crime In Liberal (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Liberal

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Liberal is 1 in 213

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Liberal is 1 in 128

The chance of being a victim of crime in Liberal is 1 in 80

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

Liberal police department

Item	Liberal	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.7	3.3

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}
Frontenac, KS	3,398	89	920	1,010
Arma, KS	1,362	189	840	1,029
Moundville, MO	106	657	2,760	3,417
Sheldon, MO	408	667	2,801	3,468
Mulberry, KS	424	638	2,842	3,479
Lamar, MO	4,284	93	3,616	3,709
Arcadia, KS	410	703	3,132	3,835
Liberal, MO	674	469	782	1,252

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Calhoun, TN	674	767	2,634	3,401
Bergman, AR	674	676	2,254	2,930
Elwood, NE	674	234	1,729	1,962
Camp Douglas, WI	674	366	1,518	1,884
Mayesville, SC	674	610	2,744	3,353
Liberal, MO	674	469	782	1,252

Source: The Liberal, MO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.