Lee County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in FL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,672 violent crimes and 12,116 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 687.5 per 100k residents, which is +547.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 836.0 per 100k, +411.0% 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 Rate687.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,672 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate24.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate142.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,669 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate836.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,116 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate90.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,700 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate682.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,664 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate62.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents723 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 687.5 | F | 11672 | 106.2 | +547.3% |
| Property Crime | 836.0 | F | 12116 | 163.6 | +411.0% |
| Homicide | 3.3 | F | 30 | 0.5 | +523.1% |
| Rape | 14.7 | F | 164 | 3.5 | +314.9% |
| Robbery | 24.7 | F | 255 | 5.8 | +324.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 142.8 | F | 1669 | 22.3 | +541.5% |
| Burglary | 90.8 | F | 1700 | 24.0 | +277.7% |
| Larceny | 682.4 | F | 9664 | 116.4 | +486.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 62.4 | F | 723 | 22.2 | +181.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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