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Is Bedford, Ohio Safe?

Population 12,723 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,723, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bedford earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,674 per 100K.

Bedford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBedfordOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate364.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1880.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1674.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate476.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1881/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bedford

Violent crime in Bedford is close to the national average. The rate of 364.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1880.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,674 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bedford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,674
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft476
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bedford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bedford
364.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bedford
1880.5
State
2033.5
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 C with a crime rate of 224.4 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?
224.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 364.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1880.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bedford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bedford's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,674 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?
No. Crime in Bedford has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Bedford compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Bedford ranks behind about 61% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Bedford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bedford?
Bad. A C grade and 224.4 per-thousand rate put Bedford below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bedford?
364.0 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (61), and murder (6.0) 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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