The city of Bedford, OH is facing a significant issue with crime. According to recent statistics, the rate of violent crime in Bedford is 11.7 per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in the city is higher than the national average, with a rate of 41.1 compared to 35.4. This means that while residents may be less likely to experience violent crime, they are at a higher risk of falling victim to property crimes such as theft or burglary. This disparity in crime rates reflects the complex nature of crime in Bedford and the need for continued efforts to address and reduce all types of criminal activity in the city.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bedford violent crime is 11.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Bedford property crime is 41.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.