Is Bellingham or Davenport Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Bellingham is safer than Davenport (Safety Score 8/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 4,108 per 100,000 versus 4,123 for Davenport — 0% lower. Bellingham has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bellingham has a 74% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Bellingham, WA?
Bellingham — 5-Year Trend
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Davenport — 5-Year Trend
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Bellingham, WA
Davenport, IA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bellingham | Davenport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,107.9 | 4,123.1 | -15.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 351.0 | 582.4 | -231.4 |
| Murder Rate | 2.1 | 8.0 | -5.9 |
| Rape Rate | 20.9 | 108.1 | -87.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.3 | 65.1 | +12.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 249.7 | 400.3 | -150.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,756.9 | 3,540.6 | +216.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 491.0 | 653.5 | -162.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,113.3 | 2,555.9 | +557.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 152.5 | 331.3 | -178.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bellingham or Davenport safer?
Bellingham is safer with a total crime rate of 4,108 per 100K vs 4,123 for Davenport — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bellingham has a violent crime rate of 351.0 per 100K while Davenport has 582.4. Bellingham has lower violent crime.
About Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, a city of 92,000 nestled between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains, boasts a thriving arts scene and is home to Western Washington University. Its port city history is evident in its revitalized waterfront. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 95,717, Bellingham has a total crime rate of 4,107.9 per 100,000 residents.
About Davenport, IA
Davenport, Iowa, one of the Quad Cities, sits on the Mississippi River's west bank. It's home to Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first chiropractic school. The city's population is diverse, with a notable Hispanic community. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 99,926, Davenport has a total crime rate of 4,123.1 per 100,000 residents.