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 F
Annual Rate716.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,018 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate138.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,854 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1170.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,194 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate221.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,737 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate839.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,133 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate106.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,276 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime716.0F10018106.2+574.1%
Property Crime1170.1F15194163.6+615.2%
Homicide2.5F310.5+367.2%
Rape17.7F3303.5+400.4%
Robbery16.9F3285.8+190.8%
Aggravated Assault138.9F185422.3+524.0%
Burglary221.5F273724.0+821.6%
Larceny839.7F11133116.4+621.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft106.9F127622.2+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

Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General: Lake County

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Lake County

Florida Game Commission: Lake County

Highway Patrol: Lake County