Orange County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Orange County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,307 violent crimes and 6,355 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.3 per 100k residents, which is 2.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 217.8 per 100k, 33.2% 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 CAnnual Rate109.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,307 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents692 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate217.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,355 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,002 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate166.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,856 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents471 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.3 | C | 5307 | 106.2 | +2.9% |
| Property Crime | 217.8 | D | 6355 | 163.6 | +33.2% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 20 | 0.5 | +9.5% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 69 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.3 | B | 112 | 5.8 | -26.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 692 | 22.3 | -65.4% |
| Burglary | 25.3 | C | 1002 | 24.0 | +5.2% |
| Larceny | 166.1 | D | 4856 | 116.4 | +42.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.5 | C | 471 | 22.2 | +19.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Hillsborough Police Department
Hillsborough, NC
Carrboro Police Department
Carrboro, NC