Brownwood, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Brownwood Police Department serves the city of Brownwood, TX in Brown County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,346 violent crimes and 2,719 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 198.4 per 100k residents, which is 86.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 268.1 per 100k, 63.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate198.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,346 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate42.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents275 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate268.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,719 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate37.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents452 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate214.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,075 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime198.4F2346106.2+86.8%
Property Crime268.1F2719163.6+63.9%
Homicide5.4F60.5+905.9%
Rape5.4D1163.5+51.6%
Aggravated Assault42.9F27522.3+92.7%
Burglary37.5D45224.0+56.2%
Larceny214.4F2075116.4+84.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft16.1B17822.2-27.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Bangs 3 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Early 3 miles
C 123.3
N/A 0.0
Violent: 37.8% lower
Property: N/A
Santa Anna 19 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Coleman 24 miles
A 25.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 87.4% lower
Property: N/A
Comanche 26 miles
D 163.8
A 70.2
Violent: 17.4% lower
Property: 73.8% lower