Orange Beach, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Orange Beach Police Department serves the city of Orange Beach, AL in Baldwin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 693 violent crimes and 892 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 139.4 per 100k residents, which is 31.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 92.9 per 100k, 43.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate139.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents693 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate46.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents892 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents759 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 139.4 | D | 693 | 106.2 | +31.2% |
| Property Crime | 92.9 | A | 892 | 163.6 | -43.2% |
| Rape | 11.6 | F | 21 | 3.5 | +228.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 46.5 | F | 88 | 22.3 | +108.7% |
| Larceny | 92.9 | B | 759 | 116.4 | -20.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Minette | 0 miles | F 191.5 | B 107.7 | Violent: 37.4% higher Property: 15.9% higher |
| Fairhope | 0 miles | B 69.5 | C 188.0 | Violent: 50.1% lower Property: 102.3% higher |
| Foley | 0 miles | B 79.3 | B 107.0 | Violent: 43.1% lower Property: 15.2% higher |
| Gulf Shores | 0 miles | C 113.6 | A 83.7 | Violent: 18.5% lower Property: 9.9% lower |
| Robertsdale | 0 miles | D 148.2 | D 229.1 | Violent: 6.3% higher Property: 146.5% higher |