Crime & Safety in Leesburg, FL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Leesburg has a violent crime rate of 386 per 100,000 residents, 2% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 269.2 per 100,000, robbery at 59.8, rape at 44.9. The murder rate is 12.0 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,213 per 100,000, 13% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,756, burglary at 290, vehicle theft at 156 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 65 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Leesburg receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Leesburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent385.8/100K
2% above US avg
Murder12.0/100K
90% above US avg
Rape44.9/100K
Robbery59.8/100K
Assault269.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,213.3/100K
13% above US avg
Burglary290.1/100K
Theft1,755.7/100K
Vehicle Theft155.5/100K
Arson12.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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