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Is Bedford, Indiana Safe?

Population 13,962 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,962, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bedford earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,464 per 100K.

Bedford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBedfordIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate390.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2117.22091.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate310.0--268.2
Theft Rate1464.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate293.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

250.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

390/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2117/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bedford

Violent crime in Bedford is close to the national average. The rate of 390.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2117.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,464 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 310 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Bedford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault310
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,464
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft293
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Bedford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bedford
390.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bedford
2117.2
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bedford Safety

Is Bedford safe?
Not especially. Bedford earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bedford?
250.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 390.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2117.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bedford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bedford's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,464 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bedford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bedford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bedford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bedford?
Crime rates have held steady in Bedford, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Bedford compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Bedford ranks behind about 87% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bedford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bedford?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.7 per-thousand rate put Bedford below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 390 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bedford?
390.3 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (310), robbery (49), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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