Leesburg, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Leesburg Police Department serves the city of Leesburg, VA in Loudoun County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,122 violent crimes and 3,241 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.0 per 100k residents, which is 35.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.7 per 100k, 29.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 58 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 AAnnual Rate69.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,122 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents435 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate115.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,241 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate101.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,962 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.0 | A | 3122 | 106.2 | -35.0% |
| Property Crime | 115.7 | B | 3241 | 163.6 | -29.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.2 | B | 435 | 22.3 | -27.0% |
| Burglary | 6.1 | A | 129 | 24.0 | -74.7% |
| Larceny | 101.5 | B | 2962 | 116.4 | -12.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.1 | A | 134 | 22.2 | -63.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 58 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 4 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 17 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 13 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 6 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleburg | 0 miles | D 149.5 | C 149.5 | Violent: 116.6% higher Property: 29.2% higher |
| Purcellville | 0 miles | A 11.1 | A 77.9 | Violent: 83.9% lower Property: 32.7% lower |
| Herndon | 17 miles | C 96.0 | C 179.4 | Violent: 39.1% higher Property: 55.1% higher |
| Berryville | 19 miles | A 62.6 | A 20.9 | Violent: 9.3% lower Property: 82.0% lower |
| Manassas Park | 22 miles | D 145.5 | A 36.4 | Violent: 110.9% higher Property: 68.6% lower |