Bedford, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bedford Police Department serves the city of Bedford, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 97 violent crimes and 307 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 7.1 per 100k residents, which is 93.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 21.3 per 100k, 87.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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 ARape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 7.1 | A | 97 | 106.2 | -93.3% |
| Property Crime | 21.3 | A | 307 | 163.6 | -87.0% |
| Rape | 7.1 | F | 8 | 3.5 | +100.2% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 40 | 24.0 | -70.5% |
| Larceny | 14.2 | A | 258 | 116.4 | -87.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 38.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 83.2% higher |
| Lexington | 4 miles | A 2.9 | A 8.8 | Violent: 58.5% lower Property: 58.5% lower |
| Burlington | 5 miles | A 57.9 | C 150.6 | Violent: 718.2% higher Property: 608.8% higher |
| Billerica | 5 miles | A 34.0 | A 38.8 | Violent: 379.7% higher Property: 82.7% higher |
| Acton | 6 miles | A 16.8 | A 46.1 | Violent: 136.9% higher Property: 117.0% higher |