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Is Orange, Texas Safe?

Population 19,419 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Orange is a smaller community of 19,419 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,547 per 100K.

Orange Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOrangeTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate286.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1784.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1547.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate308.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

287/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1785/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Orange

Violent crime in Orange is below the national average. The rate of 286.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1784.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,547 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Orange Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary201
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,547
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft308
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Orange Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Orange
286.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Orange
1784.6
State
2077.3
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 C with a crime rate of 207.1 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?
207.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 286.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1784.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Orange safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Orange has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
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 C grade overall.
How does Orange compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Orange ranks behind about 71% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Orange 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?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Orange?
286.7 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (62), and murder (3.0) 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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