Orange Crime Index

15

(100 is safest)

Safer than 15% of most Australia suburbs

Orange Crime Map

Orange crime map

Orange Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Orange.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Orange
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 4713, down 0% from 4724 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Orange is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83% of NSW suburbs are safer than Orange and 17% of suburbs are more dangerous than Orange.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 1% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (33 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (38 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 16% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (40 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Orange: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Orange is ranked safer than 15% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Orange crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 83% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Orange. As a result, Orange has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Orange, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 12 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Orange’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Orange’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Orange’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Orange is 2922 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Orange is 1 in 33. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Orange is 1 in 19. This is equal to a rate of 4922 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Orange Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person12072922
Property and deception offences20334922
Drug offences225545
Public order and security offences246596
Justice procedures offences7051707
Other offences297719
Total471311410

Orange Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 33

In Orange

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Orange vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Orange vs NSW

Orange population: 41307

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault597628641445770
Sexual offences16614650402179
Robbery2217605322
Abduction and kidnapping120323
Blackmail and Extortion112722
Intimidation, stalking and harassment40940910990501
Other offences against the person1118832723

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Orange crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault77186
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences89215
Domestic violence related assault302731
Non-domestic violence related assault273661

Orange Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 19

In Orange

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Orange vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Orange vs NSW, Australia

Orange population: 41307

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft109618002826532204
Burglary/Break and Enter36924967893306
Arson4037609746
Malicious damage to property528491361278602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Orange crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft109264
Steal from motor vehicle275666
Steal from retail store116281
Break and enter dwelling276668
Break and enter non-dwelling93225

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Orange vs NSW

Drug Offences: Orange vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession1763403242641667
Drug dealing and trafficking116293277705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs71116171366
Other drug offences3158417572

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Orange vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct14117321341212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences10514664254179.54

Orange Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Orange vs NSW

Orange Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Orange in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Orange in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Orange?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Orange is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Orange?

The overall crime rate in Orange, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 11410 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Orange a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Orange total crime rate in 2021 was 11410. This means it’s 17% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Orange has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Orange safe at night?

45% of crimes in Orange occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Orange at night.

Total Crime Stats of Orange

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police2022
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault258302
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault312273
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault9377
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences93286
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery34789
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping11
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment392409
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person1211
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft112109
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle202275
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store143116
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods3728
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling161146
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person1012
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud347286
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences122124
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling260276
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling76193
Property and deception offencesArsonArson4640
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property488528
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine69
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis12598
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines5537
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy72
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1126
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis32
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines68
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis47
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences4531
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10062
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct3845
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language95
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent2029
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences143105
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences10
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences7987
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences47
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences01
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences141202
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order187218
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions439415
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear1612
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer6448
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures1310

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney