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Leesburg, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Leesburg Police Department serves the city of Leesburg, FL in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,403 violent crimes and 3,646 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 158.6 per 100k residents, which is 49.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 201.5 per 100k, 23.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate158.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,403 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate201.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,646 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents527 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate171.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,921 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime158.6D2403106.2+49.3%
Property Crime201.5D3646163.6+23.2%
Homicide3.3F50.5+519.3%
Robbery3.3A965.8-43.3%
Aggravated Assault26.4C44222.3+18.8%
Burglary23.1C52724.0-3.8%
Larceny171.8D2921116.4+47.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.6A18722.2-70.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1

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