Leon County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Leon County in FL is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 19,985 violent crimes and 23,232 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 225.4 per 100k residents, which is +112.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 251.4 per 100k, +53.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate225.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents19,985 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents694 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,113 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate43.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,318 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate251.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,232 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate86.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,184 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate163.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,604 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,408 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 225.4 | F | 19985 | 106.2 | +112.2% |
| Property Crime | 251.4 | D | 23232 | 163.6 | +53.7% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 79 | 0.5 | +83.9% |
| Rape | 4.4 | D | 694 | 3.5 | +25.0% |
| Robbery | 11.3 | F | 1113 | 5.8 | +94.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 43.7 | F | 4318 | 22.3 | +96.3% |
| Burglary | 86.9 | F | 4184 | 24.0 | +261.7% |
| Larceny | 163.5 | D | 17604 | 116.4 | +40.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.5 | A | 1408 | 22.2 | -97.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Tallahassee Police Department
Tallahassee, FL