Leon County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Leon County in FL is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 24,401 violent crimes and 29,544 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 675.7 per 100k residents, which is 536.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 768.6 per 100k, 369.8% 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 Rate675.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24,401 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents865 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,224 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate167.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,374 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate768.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents29,544 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate157.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,358 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate558.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,233 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate49.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,903 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 675.7 | F | 24401 | 106.2 | +536.2% |
| Property Crime | 768.6 | F | 29544 | 163.6 | +369.8% |
| Homicide | 2.1 | F | 92 | 0.5 | +285.7% |
| Rape | 20.5 | F | 865 | 3.5 | +479.4% |
| Robbery | 19.2 | F | 1224 | 5.8 | +230.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 167.0 | F | 5374 | 22.3 | +650.5% |
| Burglary | 157.8 | F | 5358 | 24.0 | +556.8% |
| Larceny | 558.1 | F | 22233 | 116.4 | +379.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 49.9 | F | 1903 | 22.2 | +124.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Leon County Sheriff's Office
Tallahassee Police Department
Tallahassee, FL