Lee County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in FL is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 25,342 violent crimes and 30,695 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 692.6 per 100k residents, which is 552.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 868.0 per 100k, 430.5% 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 Rate692.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,342 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents891 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,099 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate155.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,439 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate868.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents30,695 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate96.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,464 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate688.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents23,197 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,905 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 692.6 | F | 25342 | 106.2 | +552.1% |
| Property Crime | 868.0 | F | 30695 | 163.6 | +430.5% |
| Homicide | 3.0 | F | 90 | 0.5 | +457.9% |
| Rape | 20.3 | F | 891 | 3.5 | +473.4% |
| Robbery | 26.7 | F | 1099 | 5.8 | +358.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 155.8 | F | 5439 | 22.3 | +599.9% |
| Burglary | 96.8 | F | 4464 | 24.0 | +302.9% |
| Larceny | 688.2 | F | 23197 | 116.4 | +491.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 82.1 | F | 2905 | 22.2 | +270.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lee County Sheriff's Office
Fort Myers Police Department
Fort Myers, FL
Cape Coral Police Department
Cape Coral, FL
Sanibel Police Department
Sanibel, FL