Liberty, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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16%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

43%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

11%

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}	Liberty_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	550	n/a (estimate)	1,775	2,403	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	7.8	5.0
Rape	12	n/a	38.7	45.2	37.5
Robbery	4	n/a	12.9	51.5	60.6
Assault	47	n/a	151.7	357.5	256.1
Violent crime	63	n/a (estimate)	203	462	359
Burglary	24	n/a	77.5	236.3	229.2
Theft	409	n/a	1,319.9	1,306.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	54	n/a	174.3	398.4	258.8
Property crime	487	n/a (estimate)	1,572	1,941	1,760

Liberty crime map

The Liberty crime map by CrimeoMeter 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 16% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Liberty are 43% lower than the national average
In Liberty you have a 1 in 57 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 14%

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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 1.35 times less than the Missouri average and 1.19 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Liberty, is 2.27 times less than the Missouri average, and it is 1.77 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Liberty has a daily crime average that is 1.24 times less than the Missouri average and 1.12 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 492

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Liberty is 1 in 64

The chance of being a victim of crime in Liberty is 1 in 57

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Liberty? In Liberty, you have a 1 in 492 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 64. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Liberty, MO is 1 in 57.

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 increased by 34%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 18% year over year. Total crimes for Liberty has decreased by 14% 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
Platte Woods, MO	564	0	0	0
Weatherby Lake, MO	2,510	72	304	377
Fairway, KS	3,975	144	385	530
Lawson, MO	2,423	79	476	555
Kearney, MO	10,460	213	612	825
Smithville, MO	10,269	184	707	891
Liberty, MO	31,761	203	1,572	1,775

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Savage, MN	31,758	78	715	794
Marrero, LA	31,751	569	2,513	3,082
Garfield, NJ	31,722	199	1,751	1,950
Bay Shore, NY	31,819	333	1,509	1,842
Southlake, TX	31,684	32	1,000	1,032
Liberty, MO	31,761	203	1,572	1,775

Source: The Liberty, 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.