Bedford County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bedford County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,773 violent crimes and 3,247 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 135.4 per 100k residents, which is 27.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 106.6 per 100k, 34.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 DAnnual Rate135.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,773 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents360 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate106.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,247 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents542 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,434 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 135.4 | D | 3773 | 106.2 | +27.5% |
| Property Crime | 106.6 | B | 3247 | 163.6 | -34.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 97 | 3.5 | -62.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.7 | A | 360 | 22.3 | -88.0% |
| Burglary | 6.0 | A | 542 | 24.0 | -75.0% |
| Larceny | 96.6 | B | 2434 | 116.4 | -17.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.7 | A | 251 | 22.2 | -87.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bedford County Sheriff's Office
Bedford Police Department
Bedford, VA