Lee County, located in the state of Florida, has a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Lee County is 23.8, while the US average is 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. However, the property crime rate in Lee County is also slightly higher than the national average at 38.2, with the US average being 35.4. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While these numbers may be concerning, it is important to note that Lee County is still considered a relatively safe area, with a lower overall crime rate compared to other counties in Florida. Law enforcement agencies in Lee County are actively working to address and reduce crime, making it a safe and desirable community to live in.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lee County violent crime is 23.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Lee County property crime is 38.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lee, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of St. Petersburg, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of St. Petersburg, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.