Brownwood, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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17%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

4%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

20%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Brownwood_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	512	n/a (estimate)	2,731	2,732	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	10.7	6.7	6.3
Rape	14	n/a	74.7	50.0	40.0
Robbery	4	n/a	21.3	70.5	66.1
Assault	52	n/a	277.3	304.7	268.2
Violent crime	72	n/a (estimate)	384	432	370
Burglary	78	n/a	416.0	334.3	269.8
Theft	327	n/a	1,743.9	1,634.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	35	n/a	186.7	331.2	282.7
Property crime	440	n/a (estimate)	2,347	2,300	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Brownwood, TX

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Brownwood crime rate is 17.5% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Brownwood, there were 72 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 384 per 100,000 individuals, 3.8% higher than the national average. Additionally, Brownwood recorded 440 property crimes, amounting to 2347 per 100,000 residents, 20.1% higher than the U.S. average.

Brownwood exhibits a violent crime rate that closely echoes the national average reported by all cities, with 384 incidents per 100,000 people, in line with the nationwide figure of 370. This uniformity underscores Brownwood as a community where safety standards align seamlessly with the broader national context, delivering residents a steadfast and dependable sense of security.

Despite a steady decline in murder rates in the United States since 1990, recent years have witnessed an unfortunate uptick. Brownwood stands out with one of the nation's highest murder rates, surpassing other cities that reported crime. In Brownwood, there were a total of 2 murders, translating to 11 murders per 100,000 people, underscoring the pressing need for continued efforts to address and reduce severe violent crime in the area.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Brownwood?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Brownwood. Based on the results of the surveys (14 responses), 57% of people felt that there was very little crime in Brownwood and felt safe walking alone at night. While 43% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Brownwood a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Brownwood is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Brownwood has a total crime rate that is 17% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 1.4 daily crimes (0.2 violent daily crimes and 1.21 daily property crimes) in Brownwood.

Has Crime in Brownwood Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Brownwood has decreased by 14.4% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Brownwood is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has decreased by 29.4%, while property crime has decreased by 11.3%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Brownwood.

Potential Causes for Crime in Brownwood

Regions characterized by high population density frequently encompass expansive urban hubs that offer diverse economic prospects. In such areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, creating pockets of poverty alongside affluence. Economic disparities within these regions may correlate with elevated property crimes and, in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density numbers generally exhibit reduced Brownwood crime rates. Brownwood registers a population density of 1239.7 people per square mile, in contrast to the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

In Brownwood, 77.6% of residents have graduated from high school, whereas the national average stands at 83%. The educational makeup of a community can exert a significant influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of educational attainment are associated with reduced crime rates, as they furnish individuals with improved employment prospects and viable alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, communities characterized by lower educational achievement often grapple with higher crime rates, as limited opportunities may drive individuals towards criminal behavior.

High rent costs can create economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When a significant portion of one's income is spent on housing, there may be less money available for other essential needs such as food, healthcare and education. Economic stress can contribute to desperation and potentially lead individuals to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Average rent rates in Brownwood are $804, compared to a national average of $949 per month.

Brownwood crime map

The Brownwood crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Brownwood as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Brownwood crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Brownwood crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Brownwood crime rates are 17% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Brownwood are 4% higher than the national average
In Brownwood you have a 1 in 37 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Brownwood is safer than 24% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Brownwood has decreased by 17%

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Daily Crime In Brownwood (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Brownwood for every 100,000 residents. The Brownwood total amount of daily crime is 1.00 times less than the Texas average and 1.17 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Brownwood, is 1.12 times less than the Texas average, and it is 1.04 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Brownwood has a daily crime average that is 1.02 times more than the Texas average and 1.20 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Brownwood (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Brownwood to every other city in Texas, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Brownwood safe? The gauges above illustrate that Brownwood is safer than 21% of every city located within Texas along with 24% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Texas and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Brownwood, TX is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Brownwood

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Brownwood is 1 in 261

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Brownwood is 1 in 43

The chance of being a victim of crime in Brownwood is 1 in 37

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Brownwood? If you reside in Brownwood, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 261. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 43 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Brownwood, is 1 in 37.

Year Over Year Crime In Brownwood (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Brownwood is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Brownwood has decreased by 32% and the rate of property crime in Brownwood has decreased by 14%. The total crime rate in Brownwood has decreased by 17% year to year.

Brownwood police department

Item	Brownwood	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	56	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.9	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 56 Brownwood police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 5% less than the Texas average and 12.2% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Texas

State	Total offenders	Texas_/100K	National_/100K
Texas	95,281	443	266

There are a total of 95,281 sex offenders in Texas. This yields a total of 443 sex offenders in Texas per 100,000 residents which is 67% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bangs, TX	1,518	195	130	324
Early, TX	3,113	443	664	1,107
Lake Brownwood, TX	1,461	220	1,170	1,390
Thunderbird Bay, TX	613	560	2,980	3,540
Blanket, TX	353	629	3,347	3,976
Brownwood, TX	18,554	384	2,347	2,731

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY	18,555	384	1,543	1,927
Winthrop Town, MA	18,558	123	462	585
East Massapequa, NY	18,564	297	1,192	1,488
Rancho Mirage, CA	18,537	330	4,154	4,483
Holtsville, NY	18,574	365	1,465	1,829
Brownwood, TX	18,554	384	2,347	2,731

Source: The Brownwood, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.