Bedford, VA has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 16.4 per 1,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in Bedford is higher than the national average, with a rate of 64.3 per 1,000 residents compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while the community may be safer in terms of violent crime, residents still face a higher risk of property crime. This context highlights the need for continued efforts to address and prevent crime in Bedford, and underscores the importance of community safety and security measures.
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.