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Robbery in Leesburg, Virginia (2026)

46.8 per 100K · 26% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Leesburg has a robbery rate of 46.8 per 100K, which is 26% below the national average of 63.3. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 2,137 per year.

In 2026, the robbery rate in Leesburg, Virginia is 46.8 per 100,000 residents, which is 26% below the national average of 63.3. That puts Leesburg's robbery below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Robbery Rate: Leesburg vs State and National Averages

Leesburg
46.8
Virginia Avg
65.4
National Avg
63.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Robbery in Leesburg

1 in 2,137

Approximate chance of being affected by robbery in Leesburg in a given year, based on the rate of 46.8 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Robbery?

Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from a person by force or threat of force. Unlike burglary, robbery involves direct confrontation with the victim.

Other Crime Types in Leesburg

B-
Violent Crime342.5/100K · 6% below avg
B-
Property Crime1815.5/100K · 1% below avg
C+
Murder6.9/100K · 21% above avg
C+
Assault288.6/100K · 8% above avg

Robbery in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Harrisonburg
C+
80.3
Blacksburg
C+
80.0
Charlottesville
B
32.0
Manassas
B
38.2
Danville
C+
73.8
Petersburg
B
28.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Robbery in Leesburg

How bad is robbery in Leesburg?
As of 2026, Leesburg's robbery rate of 46.8 per 100K is 26% below the national average. It ranks behind 41% of US cities for robbery.
What is the robbery rate in Leesburg?
As of 2026, 46.8 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 63.3 per 100K.
Is robbery increasing in Leesburg?
Overall crime trends in Leesburg have been improving, which generally includes robbery.
How does Leesburg's robbery compare to Virginia?
Leesburg performs better than most Virginia cities on robbery. Its rate of 46.8 per 100K is below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of robbery in Leesburg?
Based on the rate of 46.8 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 2,137 residents could be affected by robbery in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Leesburg safe from robbery?
Leesburg is about average for robbery. The rate of 46.8 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Leesburg safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 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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