The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Brownton, WV: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$194,785

Cost of Crime™ for Brownton, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $948 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Brownton 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 Brownton, WV Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Brownton ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of cities but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to Brownton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Brownton is 26.70 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Brownton Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Brownton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 45 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Brownton, WV see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Brownton, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Brownton for 2025 is $194,785. This translates to approximately $423 per resident and $948 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Brownton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Brownton, WV:	$423
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Brownton is $423 per year, which is $41 less than the national average and $61 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Brownton:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $232 more than in Brownton.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $244 less than in Brownton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Brownton	Cost per Brownton Resident
Murder	$65,998	$143
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,272	$55
Robbery	$1,608	$3
Assault	$24,895	$54
Kidnapping	$2,282	$5
Vehicle Theft	$5,067	$11
Burglary	$8,071	$18
Theft	$24,739	$54
Arson	$1,521	$3
Vandalism	$9,020	$20
Animal Cruelty	$79	$0
Drug Crimes	$26,201	$57
Identity Theft	$34	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$194,785	$423

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Brownton, WV

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 Brownton totals $564,609 ($1,227 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $759,394 ($1,651 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 Brownton 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 Brownton’s 460 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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Brownton 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 Brownton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.884
Robbery	0.1111
Rape	0.9061
Murder	0.0763
Total Violent Crime	2.978 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.38
Vehicle Theft	0.7113
Burglary	1.934
Arson	0.1369
Total Property Crime	13.17 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0818
Drug Crimes	7.700
Vandalism	2.745
Identity Theft	0.0095
Animal Cruelty	0.0233
Total "Other" Rate	10.56 (C-)

Individual Brownton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Meriden, WV	B	B-	A
Corley, WV	A-	B-	A
Stringtown, WV	B+	C+	A
Mount Liberty, WV	C+	B-	C+
Philippi, WV	C-	C	C
Kalamazoo, WV	A-	B-	A
Wellington Heights, WV	B	B	B+
Tacy, WV	B+	B	A
Volga, WV	B	A-	B
Meadowville, WV	B+	B-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Brownton is higher 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
Morganton, AR	D+	C	C
Norma, NJ	A	B	B
Nogalus, TX	B-	B+	B+
Niagara University, NY	C+	D-	D-
Newark, WV	B+	B+	B+
New Winchester, OH	B+	B-	B-
Nepaug, CT	B-	A+	A+
Nehawka, NE	B+	C+	C+
Mount Victory, KY	C-	C+	C+
Mount Salem, KY	C-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Brownton is less safe than the West Virginia 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 Brownton, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Brownton schools on SchoolGrade

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