Bedford County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bedford County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,063 violent crimes and 3,928 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.5 per 100k residents, which is 3.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 63.9 per 100k, 61.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate109.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,063 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents981 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate63.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,928 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents638 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,832 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.5 | C | 5063 | 106.2 | +3.1% |
| Property Crime | 63.9 | A | 3928 | 163.6 | -61.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 142 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 48 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.9 | B | 981 | 22.3 | -33.1% |
| Burglary | 6.5 | A | 638 | 24.0 | -73.1% |
| Larceny | 51.1 | A | 2832 | 116.4 | -56.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.3 | A | 440 | 22.2 | -71.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bedford County Sheriff's Office
Shelbyville Police Department
Shelbyville, TN
Wartrace Police Department
Wartrace, TN