The average crime index for the country is 274 in the manner that City Data configures the numbers. Brunswick, Georgia's numbers were above 1000 in 2006 and 2007,..which is a totally obnoxious crime rate for a small town of 16,000 people.
Currently, the crime rate for Brunswick, Georgia is only about twice the national average,..which is still fairly obnoxious for a small town of 16,000.
Theft and burglary seems to be the primary factor pushing the numbers.
I expect to see the crime rate go back up through the roof after this hullabaloo.
http://www.city-data.com/city/Brunswick-Georgia.html
