Bremerton, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bremerton Police Department serves the city of Bremerton, WA in Kitsap County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,051 violent crimes and 7,208 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.8 per 100k residents, which is 51.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 73.4 per 100k, 55.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,051 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents550 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate73.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,208 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,216 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate30.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,770 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,184 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.8 | A | 5051 | 106.2 | -51.2% |
| Property Crime | 73.4 | A | 7208 | 163.6 | -55.2% |
| Robbery | 4.3 | B | 164 | 5.8 | -25.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 550 | 22.3 | -51.5% |
| Burglary | 15.1 | A | 1216 | 24.0 | -37.1% |
| Larceny | 30.2 | A | 4770 | 116.4 | -74.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.9 | C | 1184 | 22.2 | +16.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Orchard | 5 miles | D 134.2 | F 357.9 | Violent: 159.2% higher Property: 387.8% higher |
| Poulsbo | 5 miles | A 58.0 | D 256.8 | Violent: 12.0% higher Property: 250.1% higher |
| Bainbridge Island | 5 miles | A 16.4 | A 69.9 | Violent: 68.3% lower Property: 4.7% lower |
| Seatac | 14 miles | B 93.0 | F 428.6 | Violent: 79.6% higher Property: 484.2% higher |
| Burien | 14 miles | C 123.4 | F 330.5 | Violent: 138.3% higher Property: 350.5% higher |