Leesburg, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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21%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

6%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

24%

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}	Leesburg_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	855	n/a (estimate)	2,557	1,688	2,119
Murder	4	n/a	12.0	3.9	5.0
Rape	14	n/a	41.9	27.9	37.5
Robbery	19	n/a	56.8	38.2	60.6
Assault	90	n/a	269.2	197.1	256.1
Violent crime	127	n/a (estimate)	380	267	359
Burglary	95	n/a	284.1	152.5	229.2
Theft	581	n/a	1,737.7	1,144.9	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	52	n/a	155.5	123.0	258.8
Property crime	728	n/a (estimate)	2,177	1,420	1,760

Leesburg crime map

The Leesburg crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Leesburg 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 Leesburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Leesburg 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

Leesburg crime rates are 21% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Leesburg are 6% higher than the national average
In Leesburg you have a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Leesburg is safer than 28% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Leesburg has decreased by 2%

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Daily Crime In Leesburg (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Leesburg, per 100,000 residents. In Leesburg, the total number of daily crimes is 1.52 times more than the Florida average and 1.21 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Leesburg are 1.42 times more than the Florida average and 1.06 times more than the national average. For property crime, Leesburg has a daily crime rate that is 1.53 times more than the Florida average and 1.24 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Leesburg (higher is better)

How safe is Leesburg, Florida compared to other cities in Florida and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Leesburg is safer than 30% of the cities in Florida and 28% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Florida and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Leesburg. Overall, Leesburg is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Leesburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Leesburg is 1 in 264

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Leesburg is 1 in 46

The chance of being a victim of crime in Leesburg is 1 in 40

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Leesburg? If you reside in Leesburg, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 264. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 46 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Leesburg, is 1 in 40.

Year Over Year Crime In Leesburg (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Leesburg, FL is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Leesburg has decreased by 3%, while the property crime rate in Leesburg has decreased by 2% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Leesburg has decreased by 2% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Leesburg police department

Item	Leesburg	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	92	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.5	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 92 Leesburg police officers. This results in 4.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 5.2% greater than the Florida average and 36.9% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Florida

State	Total offenders	Florida_/100K	National_/100K
Florida	53,771	330	266

There are a total of 53,771 sex offenders in Florida. This yields a total of 330 sex offenders in Florida per 100,000 residents which is 24% 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}
Tavares, FL	17,228	64	243	307
Yalaha, FL	1,547	52	277	329
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL	1,837	60	319	379
Silver Lake, FL	2,225	69	366	435
Webster, FL	1,130	94	500	594
Astatula, FL	2,266	190	475	664
Pittman, FL	249	108	574	682
Leesburg, FL	23,142	380	2,177	2,557

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Blue Island, IL	23,160	434	2,687	3,121
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA	23,114	137	1,036	1,173
Chalmette, LA	23,111	556	2,453	3,008
Farragut, TN	23,110	249	853	1,102
Bluffton, SC	23,176	119	825	944
Leesburg, FL	23,142	380	2,177	2,557

Source: The Leesburg, FL 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.