Crime & Safety in Leesburg, FL

Leesburg has a violent crime rate of 731 per 100,000 residents, 92% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 510.1 per 100,000, robbery at 131.8, rape at 85.0. The murder rate is 4.3 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,075 per 100,000, 159% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,804, burglary at 846, vehicle theft at 425 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 65 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Leesburg receives a safety grade of F.