Liberal, KS crime snapshot: safety grade D+, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Liberal, KS demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (54.7% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 150 incidents suggests Liberal maintains good community safety standards.
Liberal demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2039825, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 150. The most prevalent main category is assault, accounting for 79 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is also significant, with a total of 49 incidents. Within property crime, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property is the most frequent sub-category, with 27 incidents, followed by Larceny/Theft Offenses with 12 incidents, Burglary/Breaking & Entering with 6 incidents, and both Stolen Property Offenses and Motor Vehicle Theft with 2 incidents each. Sex offenses account for 13 incidents, with a breakdown of 1 Sex Offense, 8 Kidnapping/Abduction, and 4 Kidnapping/Abduction. Robbery is relatively low, with only 3 incidents, all classified as Robbery. The "others" category includes 6 incidents, divided equally among Fraud Offenses, Arson, and Embezzlement, with 2 incidents each. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed. The city and state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data are not available in the provided JSON. Without this information, it is impossible to calculate accurate crime rates or compare the area to state and national averages. However, based solely on the provided data, we can infer that assault and property crime are the most pressing issues in this area. The high number of assault offenses suggests a need for targeted interventions to address violence. The prevalence of vandalism indicates potential issues with community cohesion or social disorder. The relatively low incidence of robbery suggests that violent street crime is less of a concern compared to assault and property-related offenses. The presence of sex offenses, including kidnapping/abduction, warrants attention and resources for prevention and victim support. The "others" category, while small, indicates the presence of white-collar crimes and offenses like arson, which require specialized investigation.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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