Lake County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lake County in FL is served by 18 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,018 violent crimes and 15,194 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 716.0 per 100k residents, which is 574.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 1170.1 per 100k, 615.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate716.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,018 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate138.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,854 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1170.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,194 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate221.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,737 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate839.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,133 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate106.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,276 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 716.0 | F | 10018 | 106.2 | +574.1% |
| Property Crime | 1170.1 | F | 15194 | 163.6 | +615.2% |
| Homicide | 2.5 | F | 31 | 0.5 | +367.2% |
| Rape | 17.7 | F | 330 | 3.5 | +400.4% |
| Robbery | 16.9 | F | 328 | 5.8 | +190.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 138.9 | F | 1854 | 22.3 | +524.0% |
| Burglary | 221.5 | F | 2737 | 24.0 | +821.6% |
| Larceny | 839.7 | F | 11133 | 116.4 | +621.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 106.9 | F | 1276 | 22.2 | +382.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lake County Sheriff's Office
Eustis Police Department
Eustis, FL
Leesburg Police Department
Leesburg, FL
Clermont Police Department
Clermont, FL
Fruitland Park Police Department
Fruitland Park, FL
Groveland Police Department
Groveland, FL
Howey-In-the-Hills Police Department
Howey-In-The-Hills, FL
Mascotte Police Department
Mascotte, FL
Minneola Police Department
Minneola, FL
Mount Dora Police Department
Mount Dora, FL
Tavares Police Department
Tavares, FL
Umatilla Police Department
Umatilla, FL
Lady Lake Police Department
Lady Lake, FL
Astatula Police Department
Astatula, FL