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Is Bedford, Texas Safe?

Population 47,958 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bedford is a smaller community of 47,958 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 241.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,379 per 100K.

Bedford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBedfordTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate390.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2023.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate267.0--268.2
Theft Rate1379.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate224.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

391/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2023/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bedford

Violent crime in Bedford is close to the national average. The rate of 390.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2023.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,379 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bedford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault267
0100% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery94
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary386
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,379
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft224
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bedford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bedford
390.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bedford
2023.1
State
2077.3
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 241.4 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?
241.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 390.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2023.1 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 (1,379 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?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bedford's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Bedford compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Bedford ranks behind about 66% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bedford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bedford?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.4 per-thousand rate put Bedford below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 391 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bedford?
390.5 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (267), robbery (94), and murder (8.0) 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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