Despite being a small town in upstate New York, Leicester has not been immune to crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Leicester is 7.4, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime still remains a concern with a rate of 18.6, slightly below the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Leicester must still be vigilant and take precautions to protect their homes and belongings. Despite these numbers, Leicester remains a close-knit community where neighbors look out for one another and come together to prevent and address any instances of crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Leicester violent crime is 7.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Leicester property crime is 18.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Leicester, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Perry, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Perry, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.