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Is Bremerton or Vancouver Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Bremerton is safer than Vancouver (Safety Score 16/100 vs 9/100), with a total crime rate of 3,249 per 100,000 versus 3,991 for Vancouver — 19% lower. Bremerton has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Bremerton has a 61% lower rate.
Note: Vancouver is 4.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Bremerton, WA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bremerton | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,248.8 | 3,991.0 | -742.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 434.0 | 583.8 | -149.7 |
| Murder Rate | 4.3 | 5.6 | -1.2 |
| Rape Rate | 106.3 | 61.6 | +44.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 47.7 | 122.1 | -74.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 275.6 | 393.1 | -117.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,814.7 | 3,407.3 | -592.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 499.1 | 469.2 | +29.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,931.5 | 2,341.1 | -409.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 384.1 | 596.9 | -212.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Bremerton, WA to Vancouver, WA?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bremerton or Vancouver safer?
Bremerton is safer with a total crime rate of 3,249 per 100K vs 3,991 for Vancouver — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bremerton has a violent crime rate of 434.0 per 100K while Vancouver has 583.8. 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 Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, is the fourth-largest city in Washington. It was the site of Fort Vancouver, a major 19th-century fur trading post. The city has seen significant growth, with a population over 190,000. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 198,194, Vancouver has a total crime rate of 3,991.0 per 100,000 residents.