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Is Bremerton, Washington Safe?

Population 45,482 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bremerton is a smaller community of 45,482 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,668 per 100K.

Bremerton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBremertonWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate418.8318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2079.42054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate324.0--268.2
Theft Rate1668.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate234.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

249.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

419/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2079/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bremerton

Violent crime in Bremerton is above the national average. The rate of 418.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2079.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,668 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 324 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Bremerton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault324
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,668
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft234
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Bremerton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bremerton
418.8
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bremerton
2079.4
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bremerton Safety

Is Bremerton safe?
Not especially. Bremerton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bremerton?
249.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 418.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2079.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bremerton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bremerton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,668 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bremerton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bremerton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bremerton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bremerton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bremerton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Bremerton compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Bremerton ranks behind about 69% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bremerton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bremerton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.8 per-thousand rate put Bremerton below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 419 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bremerton?
418.8 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (324), robbery (53), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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