Is Barnstable or Brawley Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Brawley is safer than Barnstable (Safety Score 67/100 vs 66/100), with a total crime rate of 1,194 per 100,000 versus 1,196 for Barnstable — 0% lower. Barnstable has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Brawley has a 100% lower rate.
Barnstable — 5-Year Trend
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Brawley — 5-Year Trend
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Barnstable, MA
Brawley, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Barnstable | Brawley | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,195.8 | 1,193.9 | +1.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 410.4 | 303.8 | +106.6 |
| Murder Rate | 2.0 | 0.0 | +2.0 |
| Rape Rate | 64.8 | 7.1 | +57.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 17.7 | 17.7 | +0.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 326.0 | 272.0 | +54.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 785.4 | 890.1 | -104.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 131.6 | 328.5 | -196.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 581.2 | 469.8 | +111.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 72.7 | 91.8 | -19.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnstable or Brawley safer?
Brawley is safer with a total crime rate of 1,194 per 100K vs 1,196 for Barnstable — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Barnstable has a violent crime rate of 410.4 per 100K while Brawley has 303.8. Brawley has lower violent crime.
About Barnstable, MA
Barnstable, the largest community on Cape Cod, is a historic town of villages including Hyannis, a major transportation hub. Its population of over 45,000 makes it the most populous municipality in Barnstable County. With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 50,928, Barnstable has a total crime rate of 1,195.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Brawley, CA
Brawley, California, in the Imperial Valley, is a desert agricultural hub known for its cattle feedlots. The city celebrates its heritage annually with the Brawley Cattle Call Rodeo. Its population is predominantly Hispanic. With a safety score of 67/100 and a population coverage of 28,311, Brawley has a total crime rate of 1,193.9 per 100,000 residents.