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Is Brenham, Texas Safe?

Population 19,957 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brenham is a smaller community of 19,957 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,620 per 100K.

Brenham Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrenhamTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2069.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate192.0--268.2
Theft Rate1620.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate195.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2069/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brenham

Violent crime in Brenham is below the national average. The rate of 280.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2069.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,620 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brenham Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault192
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary379
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,620
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft195
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brenham Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brenham
280.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brenham
2069.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brenham Safety

Is Brenham safe?
Not especially. Brenham earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brenham?
234.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2069.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brenham safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brenham's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,620 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brenham?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brenham generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brenham police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brenham?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Brenham's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Brenham compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Brenham ranks behind about 82% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Brenham 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 Brenham?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.9 per-thousand rate put Brenham below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brenham?
280.3 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (192), robbery (53), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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