Is Bremerton or Morristown Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Morristown is safer than Bremerton (Safety Score 16/100 vs 16/100), with a total crime rate of 3,236 per 100,000 versus 3,249 for Bremerton — 0% lower. Bremerton has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Bremerton has a 43% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bremerton | Morristown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,248.8 | 3,236.4 | +12.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 434.0 | 765.5 | -331.4 |
| Murder Rate | 4.3 | 3.1 | +1.3 |
| Rape Rate | 106.3 | 45.9 | +60.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 47.7 | 33.7 | +14.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 275.6 | 682.8 | -407.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,814.7 | 2,470.9 | +343.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 499.1 | 251.1 | +248.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,931.5 | 1,953.5 | -22.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 384.1 | 266.4 | +117.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bremerton or Morristown safer?
Morristown is safer with a total crime rate of 3,236 per 100K vs 3,249 for Bremerton — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bremerton has a violent crime rate of 434.0 per 100K while Morristown has 765.5. 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 Morristown, TN
Morristown, Tennessee, a city in Hamblen County, sits in the picturesque Holston River Valley. Home to Carson-Newman University, a private liberal arts college, its population was around 30,000 in 2020. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 32,660, Morristown has a total crime rate of 3,236.4 per 100,000 residents.