Located in the heart of Tennessee, Bedford County is a beautiful and quiet area known for its rich history and close-knit community. However, like many other counties across the United States, Bedford has also experienced its fair share of crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Bedford County is slightly lower than the national average at 22.4 per 1,000 residents, compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crime, such as burglary and theft, is also slightly lower in Bedford County at 34 per 1,000 residents, compared to the US average of 35.4. While these numbers may seem relatively low, any amount of crime is concerning for the residents of Bedford County and local law enforcement works tirelessly to keep the community safe. With its idyllic setting and strong sense of community, Bedford County continues to strive towards reducing crime and creating a safer place for its residents to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bedford County violent crime is 22.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Bedford County property crime is 34.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bedford, Tennessee does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Shelbyville, Tennessee. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Shelbyville, Tennessee. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.