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Is Leesburg, Florida Safe?

Population 38,905 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Leesburg has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 255 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,702 per 100K.

Leesburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLeesburgFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate247.6326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2302.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate170.0--268.2
Theft Rate1702.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate464.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

248/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2302/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Leesburg

Violent crime in Leesburg is below the national average. The rate of 247.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2302.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,702 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Leesburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault170
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary379
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,702
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft464
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Leesburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leesburg
247.6
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leesburg
2302.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Leesburg Safety

Is Leesburg safe?
Not especially. Leesburg earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Leesburg?
255 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 247.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2302.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Leesburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Leesburg's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,702 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Leesburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Leesburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Leesburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Leesburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Leesburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Leesburg compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Leesburg ranks behind about 80% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Leesburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Leesburg?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255 per-thousand rate put Leesburg below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 248 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Leesburg?
247.6 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (170), robbery (30), and murder (5.0) 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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