Brownwood News – The Brownwood Police Department released the 2017 Crime Statistics report which details offenses ranging from minor traffic citations to more violent crimes like rape or murder.
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According to a recent memo issued by the department, compared to 2016, Brownwood experienced increases in reported crimes this year. Burglary of a Building and Motor Vehicle Thefts were the only crimes showing notable decreases.
In general, increases in reported crimes have been attributed more to community members reporting more frequently rather than a spike in crimes committed.
| For the 2017 calendar year compared to 2016, the percentage increases/decreases are: UCR Crime Category | Percentage Change |
| Homicide | 100% increase
2 vs 1 |
| Rape | 25% increase
20 vs 16 |
| Robbery | 270% increase
11 vs 3 |
| Assault | 2% decrease
429 vs 439 |
| Burglary of Habitation | 50% increase
75 vs 50 |
| Burglary of a Building | 33% decrease
26 vs 39 |
| Larceny/Theft | 17% increase
554 vs 472 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30% decrease
23 vs 33 |
The number of reported motor vehicle accidents decreased 9% (510 in 2016 compared to 465 in 2017). DWI arrests increased by 21% (95 in 2016 compared to 115 in 2017).
Officers made a total of 5381 Traffic Stops during 2017. This is a decrease of 24% over 2016 (7118 Traffic Stops).
Of those stops in 2017:
- 61% were issued warnings
- 39% were issued citations or an arrest/report was made
Of those stops in 2016:
- 74% were issued warnings
- 26% were issued citations or an arrest/report was made
