Bedford, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bedford Police Department serves the city of Bedford, NH in Hillsborough County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 492 violent crimes and 721 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.9 per 100k residents, which is 40.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.5 per 100k, 66.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents721 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents657 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.9 | A | 492 | 106.2 | -40.8% |
| Property Crime | 54.5 | A | 721 | 163.6 | -66.7% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | A | 33 | 24.0 | -82.6% |
| Larceny | 50.3 | A | 657 | 116.4 | -56.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 3 miles | D 154.0 | B 141.8 | Violent: 145.0% higher Property: 160.3% higher |
| Goffstown | 4 miles | A 53.9 | A 37.7 | Violent: 14.2% lower Property: 30.7% lower |
| Merrimack | 6 miles | A 16.9 | A 61.0 | Violent: 73.0% lower Property: 12.0% higher |
| Hooksett | 8 miles | A 61.4 | A 40.9 | Violent: 2.3% lower Property: 24.8% lower |
| Londonderry | 9 miles | A 63.3 | A 41.0 | Violent: 0.7% higher Property: 24.8% lower |