Leslie County, located in eastern Kentucky, has seen a significant decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years. According to data from
, the county's violent crime rate is currently 7.7, well below the national average of 22.7. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the local law enforcement agencies and community members. Property crime, which includes theft and burglary, is also significantly lower in Leslie County at 14.3, compared to the national average of 35.4. This is a positive development for the county, as it means residents can feel safer in their homes and businesses. While there is still work to be done, the efforts of the community have led to a significant improvement in the crime rates in Leslie County. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Leslie County violent crime is 7.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Leslie County property crime is 14.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Leslie, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Berea, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Berea, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.