Orange County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Orange County in CA is served by 34 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 95,532 violent crimes and 246,709 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.4 per 100k residents, which is -52.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.5 per 100k, -8.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents95,532 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents3,360 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents8,637 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents21,410 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate149.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents246,709 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents39,875 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents172,128 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33,397 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
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Violent Crime | 50.4 | A | 95532 | 106.2 | -52.5% |
Property Crime | 149.5 | C | 246709 | 163.6 | -8.6% |
Homicide | 0.3 | A | 250 | 0.5 | -40.7% |
Rape | 1.5 | A | 3360 | 3.5 | -59.0% |
Robbery | 4.0 | B | 8637 | 5.8 | -31.0% |
Aggravated Assault | 14.4 | A | 21410 | 22.3 | -35.2% |
Burglary | 23.5 | C | 39875 | 24.0 | -2.2% |
Larceny | 103.6 | B | 172128 | 116.4 | -11.0% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.7 | C | 33397 | 22.2 | -2.3% |