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Is Orange, California Safe?

Population 138,365 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Orange has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 255 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,949 per 100K.

Orange Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOrangeCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate375.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2173.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1949.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate246.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

255 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

376/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2174/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Orange

Violent crime in Orange is close to the national average. The rate of 375.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2173.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,949 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Orange Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,949
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft246
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Orange Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Orange
375.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Orange
2173.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Orange Safety

Is Orange safe?
Not especially. Orange earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Orange?
255 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 375.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2173.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Orange safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Orange's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,949 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Orange?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Orange generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Orange police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Orange?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Orange's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Orange compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Orange ranks behind about 75% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Orange to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Orange?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255 per-thousand rate put Orange below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 376 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Orange?
375.8 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (60), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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