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Is Brawley, California Safe?

Population 28,008 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 28,008, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Brawley earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,718 per 100K.

Brawley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrawleyCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2038.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1718.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate342.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

229.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

254/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2039/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brawley

Violent crime in Brawley is below the national average. The rate of 253.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2038.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,718 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brawley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,718
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft342
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Brawley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brawley
253.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brawley
2038.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brawley Safety

Is Brawley safe?
Not especially. Brawley earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brawley?
229.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2038.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brawley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brawley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,718 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brawley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brawley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brawley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brawley?
Crime rates have held steady in Brawley, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Brawley compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Brawley ranks behind about 66% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Brawley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Brawley?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.2 per-thousand rate put Brawley below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 254 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brawley?
253.6 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (58), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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