The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Liberal, MO: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$723,710

Cost of Crime™ for Liberal, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,498 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Liberal in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Liberal, MO Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Liberal ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of cities but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Liberal's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Liberal is 38.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Liberal Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Liberal varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Liberal, MO see the most incidents - about 23 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Liberal, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Liberal for 2025 is $723,710. This translates to approximately $557 per resident and $1,498 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Liberal. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Liberal Compared to Other Cities?

Liberal, MO:	$557
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Liberal is $557 per year, which is $92 more than the national average and $103 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Liberal:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,450 more than in Liberal.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $335 less than in Liberal

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Liberal for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Liberal	Cost per Liberal Resident
Murder	$153,565	$118
Rape/Sexual Assault	$65,962	$51
Robbery	$30,999	$24
Assault	$179,486	$138
Kidnapping	$16,285	$13
Vehicle Theft	$17,389	$13
Burglary	$34,749	$27
Theft	$97,770	$75
Arson	$6,355	$5
Vandalism	$55,700	$43
Animal Cruelty	$859	$1
Drug Crimes	$63,340	$49
Identity Theft	$1,252	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$723,710	$557

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Liberal, MO

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Liberal totals $1,396,217 ($1,074 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,119,927 ($1,631 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Liberal crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Liberal has 1, have the same problem. Of Liberal’s 1,300 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Liberal Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Liberal residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.807
Robbery	0.7581
Rape	0.8368
Murder	0.0629
Total Violent Crime	6.465 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.52
Vehicle Theft	0.8638
Burglary	2.947
Arson	0.2024
Total Property Crime	18.53 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2066
Drug Crimes	6.587
Vandalism	5.997
Identity Theft	0.1245
Animal Cruelty	0.0893
Total "Other" Rate	13.00 (D)

Individual Liberal Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Liberal is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Liberal.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Burgess, MO	C+	C-	C+
Verdella, MO	B-	C+	A
Iantha, MO	C+	C-	B-
Mulberry, KS	B-	A	B+
Mindenmines, MO	C+	C-	C+
Bronaugh, MO	B	B-	B+
Yale, KS	D	C	C-
Arcadia, KS	C-	C+	C+
Cato, KS	B-	C+	A
Arma, KS	C-	C-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Liberal is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
East Bangor, PA	A	A-	A-
Thetford Center, VT	A+	A	A
Sutton, AK	D	F	F
St. Regis, MT	D	F	F
Grizzly Flats, CA	B-	C+	C+
Flatgap, KY	C+	B+	B+
Emerson, NE	D+	D+	D+
Ector, TX	D-	F	F
East Calais, VT	B-	B+	B+
Thompson, MO	C+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Liberal is as safe as the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Liberal, MO average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Liberal schools on SchoolGrade

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