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Is Brownsburg, Indiana Safe?

Population 34,089 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brownsburg is a smaller community of 34,089 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,268 per 100K.

Brownsburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrownsburgIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.1309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1954.72091.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1268.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate416.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1955/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brownsburg

Violent crime in Brownsburg is close to the national average. The rate of 386.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1954.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,268 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brownsburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery94
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary314
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,268
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft416
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brownsburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brownsburg
386.1
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brownsburg
1954.7
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brownsburg Safety

Is Brownsburg safe?
Not especially. Brownsburg earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brownsburg?
234.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1954.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brownsburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brownsburg's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,268 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brownsburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brownsburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brownsburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brownsburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Brownsburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Brownsburg compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Brownsburg ranks behind about 74% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Brownsburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Brownsburg?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.1 per-thousand rate put Brownsburg below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brownsburg?
386.1 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (94), and murder (6.0) 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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