Leland, NC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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49%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

73%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

44%

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}	Leland_{/100k people}	North Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	358	n/a (estimate)	1,080	2,344	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	7.5	5.0
Rape	11	n/a	33.2	28.0	37.5
Robbery	4	n/a	12.1	50.2	60.6
Assault	17	n/a	51.3	290.1	256.1
Violent crime	32	n/a (estimate)	96	376	359
Burglary	81	n/a	244.3	323.9	229.2
Theft	232	n/a	699.6	1,390.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	13	n/a	39.2	254.1	258.8
Property crime	326	n/a (estimate)	983	1,968	1,760

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Leland crime map

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

Leland crime rates are 49% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Leland are 73% lower than the national average
In Leland you have a 1 in 93 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Leland is safer than 36% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Leland has increased by 78%

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Daily Crime In Leland (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Leland, per 100,000 residents. In Leland, the total number of daily crimes is 2.17 times less than the North Carolina average and 1.96 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Leland are 3.89 times less than the North Carolina average and 3.72 times less than the national average. For property crime, Leland has a daily crime rate that is 2.00 times less than the North Carolina average and 1.79 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Leland (higher is better)

Is Leland safe in comparison to other cities in the state of North Carolina as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Leland to other cities in the state and across the country, Leland is 55% safer than other cities of North Carolina and 36% safer than other cities in the nation. Leland has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Leland

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Leland is 1 in 1037

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Leland is 1 in 102

The chance of being a victim of crime in Leland is 1 in 93

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Leland, North Carolina? If you reside in Leland, then there is a 1 in 1037 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 102. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 93 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Leland.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Leland is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Leland has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have not changed in Leland, while property crimes in Leland have increased by 92%. Total crime has increased by 78% year over year.

Leland police department

Item	Leland	North Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	28	14,511	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.0	4.8	3.3

There are a total of 28 Leland police officers. This results in 2.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 58.6% less than the North Carolina average and 39.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in North Carolina

State	Total offenders	North Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
North Carolina	26,293	320	266

There are a total of 26,293 sex offenders in North Carolina. This yields a total of 320 sex offenders in North Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 20% 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}
Bayshore, NC	3,776	74	389	463
Belville, NC	2,696	125	656	782
Rocky Point, NC	1,644	128	671	799
Ogden, NC	9,071	132	691	822
Myrtle Grove, NC	11,921	143	750	893
Skippers Corner, NC	3,250	178	930	1,108
Navassa, NC	2,135	178	932	1,110
Leland, NC	21,903	96	983	1,080

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bloomingdale, IL	21,905	72	1,387	1,459
Bloomington, CA	21,907	671	2,868	3,538
Pace, FL	21,898	248	1,320	1,568
Summit, NJ	21,913	57	730	787
Corinth, TX	21,881	33	707	740
Leland, NC	21,903	96	983	1,080

Source: The Leland, NC 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.