Leelanau County, located in Michigan, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in Leelanau County is 9.9, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Leelanau County can feel relatively safe in their communities. However, the property crime rate in Leelanau County is slightly higher than the national average, at 24.7 compared to 35.4. This indicates that while violent crime may not be a major concern in this county, residents should still take precautions to protect their property. Overall, Leelanau County maintains a lower crime rate than the national average, making it a desirable and safe place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Leelanau County violent crime is 9.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Leelanau County property crime is 24.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Leelanau, Michigan does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Traverse City, Michigan. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Traverse City, Michigan. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.