Orange, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Orange Police Department serves the city of Orange, NJ in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,896 violent crimes and 2,884 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 128.4 per 100k residents, which is 20.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 170.2 per 100k, 4.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate128.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,896 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents285 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate170.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,884 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents456 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate131.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,712 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents690 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 128.4 | D | 1896 | 106.2 | +20.9% |
| Property Crime | 170.2 | C | 2884 | 163.6 | +4.0% |
| Robbery | 11.9 | F | 285 | 5.8 | +105.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.9 | D | 375 | 22.3 | +47.6% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 456 | 24.0 | -62.7% |
| Larceny | 131.4 | C | 1712 | 116.4 | +12.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.9 | D | 690 | 22.2 | +34.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange | 1 miles | A 31.4 | A 96.3 | Violent: 75.5% lower Property: 43.4% lower |
| East Orange | 1 miles | C 118.7 | D 206.7 | Violent: 7.5% lower Property: 21.4% higher |
| Belleville | 2 miles | C 104.5 | C 163.4 | Violent: 18.6% lower Property: 4.0% lower |
| Irvington | 2 miles | B 92.1 | D 226.0 | Violent: 28.3% lower Property: 32.8% higher |
| Livingston Township | 2 miles | A 58.1 | B 112.9 | Violent: 54.8% lower Property: 33.6% lower |