Bedford County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bedford County in PA is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,801 violent crimes and 1,577 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.8 per 100k residents, which is 48.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.0 per 100k, 56.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate54.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,801 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,577 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,145 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.8 | A | 1801 | 106.2 | -48.4% |
| Property Crime | 72.0 | A | 1577 | 163.6 | -56.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 12.0 | F | 93 | 3.5 | +238.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.2 | A | 144 | 22.3 | -94.5% |
| Burglary | 10.7 | A | 341 | 24.0 | -55.6% |
| Larceny | 51.3 | A | 1145 | 116.4 | -55.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.1 | A | 79 | 22.2 | -54.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bedford County Sheriff's Office
Bedford Police Department
Bedford, PA
Everett Police Department
Everett, PA
Saxton Police Department
Saxton, PA