Orange County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Orange County in CA is served by 44 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 106,422 violent crimes and 254,609 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.2 per 100k residents, which is 50.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 147.2 per 100k, 10.0% 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 AHomicide
Grade ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CSummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.2 | A | 106422 | 106.2 | -50.9% |
| Property Crime | 147.2 | B | 254609 | 163.6 | -10.0% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 260 | 0.5 | -42.4% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 3461 | 3.5 | -60.2% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 8769 | 5.8 | -32.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.4 | A | 22712 | 22.3 | -35.1% |
| Burglary | 23.2 | C | 41052 | 24.0 | -3.5% |
| Larceny | 102.0 | B | 177894 | 116.4 | -12.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.3 | C | 34305 | 22.2 | -4.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Anaheim Police Department
Anaheim, CA
Brea Police Department
Brea, CA
Buena Park Police Department
Buena Park, CA
Costa Mesa Police Department
Costa Mesa, CA
Cypress Police Department
Cypress, CA
La Palma Police Department
La Palma, CA
Fountain Valley Police Department
Fountain Valley, CA
Fullerton Police Department
Fullerton, CA
Garden Grove Police Department
Garden Grove, CA
Huntington Beach Police Department
Huntington Beach, CA
Laguna Beach Police Department
Laguna Beach, CA
La Habra Police Department
La Habra, CA
Los Alamitos Police Department
Los Alamitos, CA
Newport Beach Police Department
Newport Beach, CA
Orange Police Department
Orange, CA
Placentia Police Department
Placentia, CA
San Clemente Police Department
San Clemente, CA
San Juan Capistrano Police Department
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Santa Ana Police Department
Santa Ana, CA
Seal Beach Police Department
Seal Beach, CA
Stanton Police Department
Stanton, CA
Tustin Police Department
Tustin, CA
Villa Park Police Department
Villa Park, CA
Westminster Police Department
Westminster, CA
Yorba Linda Police Department
Yorba Linda, CA
Irvine Police Department
Irvine, CA
California State University: Fullerton
Union Pacific Railroad: Orange County
Department of Parks and Recreation: Orange Coast
Fairview Developmental Center
Mission Viejo Police Department
Mission Viejo, CA
Dana Point Police Department
Dana Point, CA
Laguna Niguel Police Department
Laguna Niguel, CA
Laguna Hills Police Department
Laguna Hills, CA
Lake Forest Police Department
Lake Forest, CA
Laguna Woods Police Department
Laguna Woods, CA
Rancho Santa Margarita Police Department
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Aliso Viejo Police Department
Aliso Viejo, CA