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Is Leland, North Carolina Safe?

Population 35,731 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Leland runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,596 per 100K.

Leland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLelandNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate404.4317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2220.32053.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate276.0--268.2
Theft Rate1596.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate275.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

404/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2220/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Leland

Violent crime in Leland is close to the national average. The rate of 404.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2220.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,596 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Leland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault276
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,596
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft275
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Leland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leland
404.4
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leland
2220.3
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Leland Safety

Is Leland safe?
Not especially. Leland earns a D with a crime rate of 262.5 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 Leland?
262.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 404.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2220.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Leland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Leland's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,596 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Leland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Leland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Leland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Leland?
Crime rates have held steady in Leland, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Leland compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Leland ranks behind about 87% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Leland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Leland?
Bad. A D grade and 262.5 per-thousand rate put Leland below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 404 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Leland?
404.4 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (276), robbery (79), and murder (8.0) 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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