Crime in Bedford, VA

Bedford, VA has a lower rate of violent crime than the US average, with 16.4 incidents reported compared to 22.7 nationally. Similarly, Bedford has a higher rate of property crime than the US average; 64.3 incidents reported in Bedford compared to 35.4 nationally. It is important to note that these figures may not accurately portray all crime in the area and should be used as a general guideline rather than an exact representation.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Bedford violent crime is 16.4. (The US average is 22.7)

Bedford property crime is 64.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Bedford, VA Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2001	422.1	0	62.5	46.9	312.7	2673.5	281.4	2298.3	93.8
2002	477.7	0	169.5	77	231.1	3097.1	446.8	2542.4	107.9
2003	444.2	0	63.5	31.7	349	3426.4	475.9	2823.6	126.9
2004	359.3	0	62.5	62.5	234.3	3420.8	374.9	2983.4	62.5
2005	332.3	15.8	15.8	126.6	174.1	2611.2	253.2	2310.5	47.5
2006	350.7	0	47.8	63.8	239.1	3108.6	366.7	2598.4	143.5
2007	160.9	0	80.4	16.1	64.4	2123.6	305.7	1624.8	193.1
2008	207.7	16	31.9	0	159.7	3610.2	447.3	3051.1	111.8
2009	315.7	0	63.1	78.9	173.6	3251.8	410.4	2683.5	157.9
2010	235.2	0	0	62.7	172.5	3434.2	345	3042.2	47
2011	254.1	0	79.4	15.9	158.8	3621.3	555.9	2890.7	174.7
2012	192	0	48	48	96	3280.5	320.1	2816.5	144
2013	203.6	0	67.9	50.9	84.8	4021	441.1	3376.3	203.6
2014	204	0	102	51	51	6001.4	425	5389.3	187
2015	466.1	0	108.7	62.1	295.2	5157.7	357.3	4691.6	108.7
2016	167.8	0	61	0	106.8	4331.9	137.3	4133.6	61
2017	226.5	15.1	60.4	60.4	90.6	3533.7	151	3277	105.7
2018	306.2	0	137.8	15.3	153.1	3046.5	214.3	2725	107.2
2019	136.6	0	45.5	0	91.1	3005.5	91.1	2838.5	75.9

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Lynchburg, VA	383.0	2,183.9	67,251	18	2019
Altavista, VA	204.9	2,516.8	3,491	20	2018
Hurt, VA	163.1	734.1	1,281	20	2019
Vinton, VA	332.9	2,392.1	8,220	21	2019
Glasgow, VA	0.0	180.0	1,138	21	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Altavista, VA	204.9	2,516.8	3,491	20	2018
Hurt, VA	163.1	734.1	1,281	20	2019
Vinton, VA	332.9	2,392.1	8,220	21	2019
Glasgow, VA	0.0	180.0	1,138	21	2019
Gretna, VA	83.5	751.9	1,282	28	2019

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for Bedford 4 Reviews

Cost of Living - 2/5/2009
I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on... Read More

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bedford county - 1/8/2008
this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need... Read More

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Culture & Recreation-Not - 5/1/2006
Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama... Read More

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