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Is Brunswick, Georgia Safe?

Population 15,730 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brunswick is a smaller community of 15,730 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,329 per 100K.

Brunswick Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrunswickGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate287.4320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1838.72019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1329.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate222.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

287/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1839/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brunswick

Violent crime in Brunswick is below the national average. The rate of 287.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1838.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,329 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brunswick Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary351
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,329
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft222
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brunswick Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brunswick
287.4
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brunswick
1838.7
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brunswick Safety

Is Brunswick safe?
Not especially. Brunswick earns a C with a crime rate of 212.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brunswick?
212.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 287.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1838.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brunswick safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Brunswick has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brunswick?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brunswick generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brunswick police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brunswick?
No. Crime in Brunswick has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Brunswick compare to other cities in Georgia?
Middle of the pack for Georgia. Brunswick isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Georgia cities.
How safe is Brunswick to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Brunswick?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Brunswick?
287.4 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (61), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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