The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Brownsville, IN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$147,114

Cost of Crime™ for Brownsville, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $632 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Brownsville in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Brownsville, IN Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Brownsville ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of cities but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to Brownsville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Brownsville is 12.39 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Brownsville Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Brownsville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 60 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 95 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Brownsville, IN see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Brownsville, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Brownsville for 2025 is $147,114. This translates to approximately $248 per resident and $632 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Brownsville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Brownsville Compared to Other Cities?

Brownsville, IN:	$248
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Brownsville is $248 per year, which is $216 less than the national average and $154 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Brownsville:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,111 more than in Brownsville.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $67 less than in Brownsville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Brownsville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Brownsville	Cost per Brownsville Resident
Murder	$50,360	$85
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,861	$37
Robbery	$5,619	$9
Assault	$18,282	$31
Kidnapping	$6,541	$11
Vehicle Theft	$3,468	$6
Burglary	$7,815	$13
Theft	$10,332	$17
Arson	$1,554	$3
Vandalism	$4,769	$8
Animal Cruelty	$170	$0
Drug Crimes	$15,067	$25
Identity Theft	$1,277	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$147,114	$248

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Brownsville, IN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Brownsville totals $445,787 ($752 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $592,901 ($1,000 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Brownsville crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Brownsville’s 593 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Brownsville Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Brownsville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.073
Robbery	0.3012
Rape	0.6080
Murder	0.0452
Total Violent Crime	2.028 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.364
Vehicle Theft	0.3777
Burglary	1.453
Arson	0.1085
Total Property Crime	5.303 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1819
Drug Crimes	3.435
Vandalism	1.126
Identity Theft	0.2782
Animal Cruelty	0.0387
Total "Other" Rate	5.059 (B+)

Individual Brownsville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Brownsville is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Brownsville.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Philomath, IN	A	A-	A-
Lyonsville, IN	B+	C+	A
Liberty, IN	B-	B+	B-
Alquina, IN	A	A-	A-
Roseburg, IN	B	C	A-
Dunlapsville, IN	B	C	A-
Lotus, IN	A-	A	A-
Milton, IN	A	A	A-
Boston, IN	A-	A-	B
Connersville, IN	B	B	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Brownsville is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cheshire, NY	A+	A	A
Pickering, MO	D	C	C
Pine Hill, KY	D+	D+	D+
Day, MN	A-	A-	A-
Scottsville, AR	D+	D-	D-
Coolidge, NM	F	F	F
Conda, ID	D+	C	C
Clontarf, MN	B-	B+	B+
Symco, WI	A-	B+	B+
Taylor, MO	C-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Brownsville is safer than the Indiana state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Brownsville, IN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 40% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Brownsville schools on SchoolGrade

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