Is Bremerton or Palo Alto Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Palo Alto is safer than Bremerton (Safety Score 16/100 vs 16/100), with a total crime rate of 3,245 per 100,000 versus 3,249 for Bremerton — 0% lower. Bremerton has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Palo Alto has a 65% lower rate.
Bremerton — 5-Year Trend
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Bremerton, WA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bremerton | Palo Alto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,248.8 | 3,245.3 | +3.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 434.0 | 212.1 | +222.0 |
| Murder Rate | 4.3 | 1.5 | +2.8 |
| Rape Rate | 106.3 | 38.4 | +67.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 47.7 | 53.8 | -6.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 275.6 | 118.3 | +157.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,814.7 | 3,033.2 | -218.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 499.1 | 225.9 | +273.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,931.5 | 2,623.0 | -691.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 384.1 | 184.4 | +199.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bremerton or Palo Alto safer?
Palo Alto is safer with a total crime rate of 3,245 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 Palo Alto has 212.1. Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay, is a wealthy Silicon Valley hub home to Stanford University. Its residents are highly educated, with a significant portion holding advanced degrees. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 65,079, Palo Alto has a total crime rate of 3,245.3 per 100,000 residents.