The small town of Oriental, NC has a reputation for being a peaceful and close-knit community. However, recent statistics have shown a concerning level of crime in the area. According to the latest data, Oriental has a violent crime rate of 18.5, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents in Oriental are at a slightly lower risk of becoming victims of violent crimes compared to the rest of the country. However, the property crime rate in Oriental is significantly higher at 52.9, compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents in Oriental are more likely to experience thefts, burglaries, and other property-related crimes. Despite this, Oriental remains a charming and beloved community, and local authorities are actively working to address and reduce these crime rates.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Oriental violent crime is 18.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Oriental property crime is 52.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Oriental, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Aurora, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Aurora, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.