Is Bremerton or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Bremerton (Safety Score 17/100 vs 16/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 3,249 for Bremerton — 3% lower. Bremerton has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bremerton has a 42% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 21.6x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bremerton | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,248.8 | 3,158.5 | +90.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 434.0 | 458.7 | -24.6 |
| Murder Rate | 4.3 | 7.4 | -3.1 |
| Rape Rate | 106.3 | 55.2 | +51.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 47.7 | 72.6 | -24.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 275.6 | 323.1 | -47.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,814.7 | 2,699.8 | +114.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 499.1 | 344.6 | +154.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,931.5 | 1,841.9 | +89.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 384.1 | 513.4 | -129.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bremerton or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 3,249 for Bremerton — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bremerton has a violent crime rate of 434.0 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Bremerton has lower violent crime.
About Bremerton, WA
Bremerton, a Puget Sound naval city home to a historic shipyard, sits across the water from Seattle. Its population of roughly 43,000 residents reflects a diverse mix of military personnel and long-time locals. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 46,079, Bremerton has a total crime rate of 3,248.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, a city where the West begins, boasts a rich cattle drive history evident in the Stockyards National Historic District. Located in North Central Texas, it's a populous city within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 997,476, Fort Worth has a total crime rate of 3,158.5 per 100,000 residents.