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Is Leesburg, Virginia Safe?

Population 49,917 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Leesburg is a smaller community of 49,917 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,568 per 100K.

Leesburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLeesburgVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.4320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1997.92045.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1568.0--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 SafetyC-

227.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1998/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Leesburg

Violent crime in Leesburg is below the national average. The rate of 277.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1997.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,568 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Leesburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary269
0100% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,568
01.1x 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
277.4
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leesburg
1997.9
State
2045.2
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 C- with a crime rate of 227.5 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?
227.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1997.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Leesburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Leesburg's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,568 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?
No. Crime in Leesburg has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Leesburg compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Leesburg ranks behind about 70% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x 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. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Leesburg?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.5 per-thousand rate put Leesburg below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 277 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Leesburg?
277.4 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (41), and murder (6.0) 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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