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Is Brunswick, Ohio Safe?

Population 35,114 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brunswick is a smaller community of 35,114 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,575 per 100K.

Brunswick Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrunswickOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2006.32033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate175.0--268.2
Theft Rate1575.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate362.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2006/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brunswick

Violent crime in Brunswick is below the national average. The rate of 241.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2006.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,575 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brunswick Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault175
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,575
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft362
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brunswick Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brunswick
241.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brunswick
2006.3
State
2033.5
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 224.8 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?
224.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2006.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brunswick safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brunswick's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,575 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
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?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Brunswick's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Brunswick compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Brunswick ranks behind about 60% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Brunswick to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Brunswick?
Bad. A C grade and 224.8 per-thousand rate put Brunswick below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 241 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brunswick?
241.3 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (175), robbery (37), and murder (3.0) 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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