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Is Orange City, Florida Safe?

Population 15,309 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,309, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Orange City earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,365 per 100K.

Orange City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOrange CityFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2180.22070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate212.0--268.2
Theft Rate1365.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate192.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

259/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2180/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Orange City

Violent crime in Orange City is below the national average. The rate of 259.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2180.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,365 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Orange City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault212
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,365
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft192
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Orange City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Orange City
259.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Orange City
2180.2
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Orange City Safety

Is Orange City safe?
Not especially. Orange City earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Orange City?
244 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2180.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Orange City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Orange City's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,365 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Orange City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Orange City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Orange City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Orange City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Orange City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Orange City compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Orange City ranks behind about 84% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Orange City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Orange City?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244 per-thousand rate put Orange City below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 259 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Orange City?
259.4 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (212), robbery (52), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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