Lee County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,061 violent crimes and 2,074 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.7 per 100k residents, which is 54.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.1 per 100k, 48.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate48.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,061 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,074 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,443 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.7 | A | 1061 | 106.2 | -54.2% |
| Property Crime | 84.1 | A | 2074 | 163.6 | -48.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 60 | 3.5 | -53.5% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 30 | 5.8 | -43.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.6 | A | 201 | 22.3 | -70.4% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 413 | 24.0 | -65.7% |
| Larceny | 55.2 | A | 1443 | 116.4 | -52.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.7 | C | 212 | 22.2 | -6.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lee County Sheriff's Office
Leesburg Police Department
Leesburg, GA