Bedford, IA, a small town in the heartland of America, has recently been experiencing a concerning level of crime. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Bedford is 13.2, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is still a major issue in this community, with a rate of 15.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel relatively safe from violent crimes, they still have to be vigilant about protecting their belongings. This trend is alarming and concerning, especially for a tight-knit community like Bedford. As a resident of this town, I am deeply concerned about the increasing crime rates and hope that measures will be taken to ensure the safety and security of our community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bedford violent crime is 13.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Bedford property crime is 15.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bedford, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Clarinda, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Clarinda, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.