Orange County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Orange County in VA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,204 violent crimes and 1,225 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.8 per 100k residents, which is 15.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 138.1 per 100k, 15.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate122.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,204 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate51.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate138.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,225 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,016 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 122.8 | C | 1204 | 106.2 | +15.6% |
| Property Crime | 138.1 | B | 1225 | 163.6 | -15.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 89 | 3.5 | -70.7% |
| Robbery | 6.4 | C | 12 | 5.8 | +10.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 51.9 | F | 244 | 22.3 | +133.1% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 123 | 24.0 | -46.5% |
| Larceny | 122.2 | C | 1016 | 116.4 | +5.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.1 | A | 79 | 22.2 | -86.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Orange Police Department
Orange, VA
Gordonsville Police Department
Gordonsville, VA