Liberty, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Liberty Police Department serves the city of Liberty, MO in Clay County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 581 violent crimes and 1,875 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.1 per 100k residents, which is 57.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 167.4 per 100k, 2.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate45.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents581 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate167.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,875 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate151.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,404 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents269 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.1 | A | 581 | 106.2 | -57.6% |
| Property Crime | 167.4 | C | 1875 | 163.6 | +2.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.7 | A | 156 | 22.3 | -56.6% |
| Burglary | 6.4 | A | 196 | 24.0 | -73.2% |
| Larceny | 151.3 | D | 1404 | 116.4 | +30.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 269 | 22.2 | -56.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney | 5 miles | A 53.8 | B 125.6 | Violent: 19.4% higher Property: 25.0% lower |
| Pleasant Valley | 5 miles | B 73.6 | A 36.8 | Violent: 63.3% higher Property: 78.0% lower |
| Oakview Village | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Claycomo | 6 miles | F 220.3 | B 146.8 | Violent: 388.6% higher Property: 12.3% lower |
| Independence | 11 miles | A 46.5 | A 105.5 | Violent: 3.2% higher Property: 37.0% lower |