Leesburg, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Leesburg Police Department serves the city of Leesburg, GA in Lee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 89 violent crimes and 133 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.2 per 100k residents, which is 73.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 56.4 per 100k, 65.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate56.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.2 | A | 89 | 106.2 | -73.5% |
| Property Crime | 56.4 | A | 133 | 163.6 | -65.6% |
| Larceny | 28.2 | A | 86 | 116.4 | -75.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.2 | D | 13 | 22.2 | +27.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americus | 16 miles | F 260.3 | F 390.4 | Violent: 823.5% higher Property: 592.8% higher |
| Leslie | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Plains | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Dawson | 17 miles | A 24.2 | F 290.6 | Violent: 14.1% lower Property: 415.6% higher |
| Albany | 20 miles | F 172.0 | D 205.2 | Violent: 510.3% higher Property: 264.1% higher |