Lake County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lake County in FL is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,360 violent crimes and 11,002 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 696.2 per 100k residents, which is +555.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 1178.5 per 100k, +620.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate696.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,360 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate135.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,187 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1178.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,002 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate221.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,769 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate850.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,443 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate104.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents766 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 696.2 | F | 6360 | 106.2 | +555.5% |
| Property Crime | 1178.5 | F | 11002 | 163.6 | +620.3% |
| Homicide | 2.2 | F | 16 | 0.5 | +308.7% |
| Rape | 16.0 | F | 192 | 3.5 | +353.5% |
| Robbery | 16.1 | F | 227 | 5.8 | +177.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 135.4 | F | 1187 | 22.3 | +508.3% |
| Burglary | 221.7 | F | 1769 | 24.0 | +822.5% |
| Larceny | 850.5 | F | 8443 | 116.4 | +630.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 104.7 | F | 766 | 22.2 | +372.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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