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Is Leeds, Alabama Safe?

Population 12,831 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Leeds is a smaller community of 12,831 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 246.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,347 per 100K.

Leeds Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLeedsAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.4309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2145.02069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate262.0--268.2
Theft Rate1347.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate234.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

246.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2145/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Leeds

Violent crime in Leeds is close to the national average. The rate of 318.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2145.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,347 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Leeds Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault262
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary284
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,347
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft234
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Leeds Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leeds
318.4
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leeds
2145.0
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Leeds Safety

Is Leeds safe?
Not especially. Leeds earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Leeds?
246.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2145.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Leeds safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Leeds's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,347 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Leeds?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Leeds generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Leeds police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Leeds?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Leeds's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Leeds compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Leeds ranks behind about 86% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Leeds to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Leeds?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.3 per-thousand rate put Leeds below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 318 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Leeds?
318.4 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (262), robbery (74), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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