Brown County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Brown County in TX is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,645 violent crimes and 3,979 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.5 per 100k residents, which is 7.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.8 per 100k, 47.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate98.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,645 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,979 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents855 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,810 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.5 | C | 3645 | 106.2 | -7.2% |
| Property Crime | 86.8 | A | 3979 | 163.6 | -47.0% |
| Homicide | 1.3 | F | 7 | 0.5 | +151.5% |
| Rape | 9.1 | F | 160 | 3.5 | +155.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 46 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.4 | D | 492 | 22.3 | +32.3% |
| Burglary | 16.0 | B | 855 | 24.0 | -33.5% |
| Larceny | 66.8 | A | 2810 | 116.4 | -42.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 271 | 22.2 | -81.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brown County Sheriff's Office
Bangs Police Department
Bangs, TX
Brownwood Police Department
Brownwood, TX
Early Police Department
Early, TX