Orange County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Orange County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,377 violent crimes and 3,779 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 132.4 per 100k residents, which is +24.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 282.0 per 100k, +72.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 DAnnual Rate132.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,377 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents315 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate282.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,779 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents415 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate223.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,101 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 132.4 | D | 2377 | 106.2 | +24.6% |
| Property Crime | 282.0 | F | 3779 | 163.6 | +72.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 31 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 71 | 5.8 | -19.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.8 | A | 315 | 22.3 | -56.0% |
| Burglary | 23.9 | C | 415 | 24.0 | -0.6% |
| Larceny | 223.7 | F | 3101 | 116.4 | +92.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.5 | D | 254 | 22.2 | +55.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hillsborough Police Department
Hillsborough, NC
Carrboro Police Department
Carrboro, NC