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Is Leander, Texas Safe?

Population 91,132 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Leander faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,784 per 100K.

Leander Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLeanderTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2397.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1784.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate305.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2397/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Leander

Violent crime in Leander is below the national average. The rate of 304.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2397.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,784 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Leander Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,784
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft305
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Leander Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leander
304.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leander
2397.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Leander Safety

Is Leander safe?
Not especially. Leander earns a D with a crime rate of 270.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Leander?
270.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2397.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Leander safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Leander's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,784 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Leander?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Leander generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Leander police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Leander?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Leander's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Leander compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Leander ranks behind about 85% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Leander to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Leander?
Bad. A D grade and 270.2 per-thousand rate put Leander below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 304 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Leander?
304.4 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (72), 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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