Liberal, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Liberal Police Department serves the city of Liberal, KS in Seward County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,032 violent crimes and 835 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.5 per 100k residents, which is 8.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 84.0 per 100k, 48.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate115.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,032 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents835 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents627 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.5 | C | 1032 | 106.2 | +8.7% |
| Property Crime | 84.0 | A | 835 | 163.6 | -48.7% |
| Burglary | 10.5 | A | 134 | 24.0 | -56.3% |
| Larceny | 68.3 | A | 627 | 116.4 | -41.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.3 | A | 63 | 22.2 | -76.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugoton | 25 miles | A 54.7 | A 27.3 | Violent: 52.6% lower Property: 67.5% lower |
| Meade | 28 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ulysses | 39 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Elkhart | 53 miles | A 56.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 51.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Garden City | 60 miles | D 165.0 | F 315.4 | Violent: 42.9% higher Property: 275.5% higher |