Bedford, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bedford Police Department serves the city of Bedford, TX in Tarrant County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,791 violent crimes and 5,218 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.8 per 100k residents, which is 2.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 203.3 per 100k, 24.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 CAnnual Rate103.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,791 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents403 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate203.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,218 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate170.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,216 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents530 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.8 | C | 2791 | 106.2 | -2.3% |
| Property Crime | 203.3 | D | 5218 | 163.6 | +24.3% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 142 | 3.5 | -41.5% |
| Robbery | 4.2 | B | 89 | 5.8 | -28.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.6 | B | 403 | 22.3 | -25.4% |
| Burglary | 18.7 | B | 467 | 24.0 | -22.3% |
| Larceny | 170.2 | D | 4216 | 116.4 | +46.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.5 | B | 530 | 22.2 | -34.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benbrook | 0 miles | A 36.9 | D 257.9 | Violent: 64.5% lower Property: 26.8% higher |
| Euless | 0 miles | A 63.6 | C 157.4 | Violent: 38.7% lower Property: 22.6% lower |
| Forest Hill | 0 miles | B 73.6 | C 162.0 | Violent: 29.0% lower Property: 20.3% lower |
| Haltom City | 0 miles | D 130.3 | C 189.8 | Violent: 25.5% higher Property: 6.6% lower |
| Hurst | 0 miles | C 96.7 | D 226.5 | Violent: 6.8% lower Property: 11.4% higher |