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Is Brownwood, Texas Safe?

Population 18,635 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,635, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Brownwood earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,169 per 100K.

Brownwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrownwoodTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1865.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate195.0--268.2
Theft Rate1169.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate276.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1865/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brownwood

Violent crime in Brownwood 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 1865.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,169 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brownwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault195
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,169
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft276
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brownwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brownwood
241.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brownwood
1865.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brownwood Safety

Is Brownwood safe?
Not especially. Brownwood earns a C with a crime rate of 210.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brownwood?
210.7 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 1865.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brownwood safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Brownwood 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 Brownwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brownwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brownwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brownwood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Brownwood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Brownwood compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Brownwood isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Brownwood 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 Brownwood?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Brownwood?
241.3 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (195), robbery (58), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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