Leesburg, VA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Leesburg, VA

Is Leesburg, VA safe?

Yes — Leesburg ranks as a Very Safe (A) city overall. Every neighborhood analyzed earned either an A or A- grade, meaning 100% of Leesburg neighborhoods fall into the safe category. Lansdowne leads with a straight A grade, while the broader Leesburg area holds an A-. For context, that puts both neighborhoods in the top tier nationally, well above the average U.S. city where it is common to find 20–40% of neighborhoods graded C or below. With a poverty rate of only 4% and an unemployment rate of 3.6% — both well below national averages — the socioeconomic conditions that typically correlate with higher crime are largely absent here.

What is the crime rate in Leesburg compared to other Virginia cities?

Leesburg's crime profile is notably strong. The city carries an overall crime grade of C+ at the city-wide index level, but when you drill into the neighborhood-level data, the picture improves dramatically: both analyzed neighborhoods — Lansdowne and Leesburg — received A-range grades, with 100% of the population living in areas rated A or A-. No neighborhoods in Leesburg received grades of B, C, D, or F. By comparison, many similarly sized Virginia cities have 30–50% of their neighborhoods rated C or lower. Leesburg's median household income of $113,933 — roughly double the U.S. median — is a key driver of this safety advantage.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Leesburg?

The two safest — and only fully analyzed — neighborhoods in Leesburg are Lansdowne and Leesburg (central area). Here is how they compare:

• Lansdowne — Grade: A | Population: 16,894 | Median Household Income: $158,956. Lansdowne is the highest-rated neighborhood in the city, with the wealthiest demographic profile. Its income level is nearly 40% higher than the city median, which strongly correlates with its top-tier safety score.
• Leesburg (central) — Grade: A- | Population: 45,827 | Median Household Income: $123,590. The broader Leesburg area covers the majority of the city's 53,731 residents and still earns an A-, placing it firmly in the safe tier. The slight step down from Lansdowne's A reflects the natural variation that comes with a more densely populated, mixed-use urban core.

Together, these two neighborhoods account for 100% of analyzed residents, and both sit in the A range — an unusually uniform safety profile for a city of this size.

Is Leesburg a good place to live in 2026?

By nearly every measurable indicator, yes. Consider the data snapshot: a median household income of $113,933, a median home value of $458,555, a 3.6% unemployment rate, and a 4% poverty rate — all figures that outperform state and national benchmarks. On the safety side, 100% of Leesburg neighborhoods are graded A or A-, and the city-wide safety rating is Very Safe (A). The population density of 1,673 residents per square mile keeps Leesburg from feeling overcrowded while still supporting walkable amenities. Median rent of $1,649 reflects a competitive but not extreme housing market relative to the Northern Virginia region. For families, professionals, and retirees prioritizing low crime, strong schools, and economic stability, Leesburg's 2026 data makes a compelling case.

Which part of Leesburg has the most crime?

Even the area with the most relative crime in Leesburg — the central Leesburg neighborhood, graded A- — is still firmly in the safe tier. With a population of 45,827 and a median income of $123,590, this is not a high-crime zone by any standard; it simply ranks slightly below the near-perfect score earned by Lansdowne. No neighborhood in Leesburg received a grade of B or lower in the current analysis, so there is no area that could be characterized as a crime hotspot. Residents and visitors should still exercise normal urban awareness — locking vehicles, securing valuables, and reporting suspicious activity to the Leesburg Police Department — but the data does not flag any specific zone as a concern.

How does Leesburg's income level affect its crime rate?

The correlation is clear in the neighborhood-level data. Lansdowne, with the highest median income at $158,956, earns the highest safety grade of A. The broader Leesburg area, with a median income of $123,590, earns an A-. The city-wide median of $113,933 — more than double the U.S. median — helps explain why Leesburg's overall safety profile is so strong. Lower poverty (4%) and lower unemployment (3.6%) reduce the economic pressures that research consistently links to property and violent crime. This does not mean wealthier areas are immune to crime, but Leesburg's economic data and its safety grades tell a consistent story: financial stability across the community is one of the city's most powerful crime-prevention assets.