LEE COUNTY, Fla. —
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office released its annual crime report for 2025, which highlights a 10.12% drop in crime from 2024 across the county.
Deputies said that despite the county growing by more than 8,000 residents, there were nearly 500 fewer criminal offenses reported in 2025 compared to 2024.
Significant decreases included burglary by 24.24% and motor vehicle theft by 11.07%, according to the sheriff’s office.
SOURCE: GULF COAST NEWS, Lee County Sheriff’s Office releases annual crime report for 2025