Bedford County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bedford County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,406 violent crimes and 2,859 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.4 per 100k residents, which is -28.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.3 per 100k, -58.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate76.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,406 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents667 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,859 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents400 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,158 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.4 | B | 3406 | 106.2 | -28.1% |
| Property Crime | 68.3 | A | 2859 | 163.6 | -58.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 85 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 41 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.0 | A | 667 | 22.3 | -81.9% |
| Burglary | 6.0 | A | 400 | 24.0 | -74.9% |
| Larceny | 58.3 | A | 2158 | 116.4 | -49.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 291 | 22.2 | -81.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Shelbyville Police Department
Shelbyville, TN
Wartrace Police Department
Wartrace, TN