According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Bedford crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 9988 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 5% decrease from the previous year.
Bedford Crime Index
43
(100 is safest)
Safer than 43% of most Australia suburbs
Bedford Crime Map
Is Bedford Safe?
Bedford has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Bedford are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Bedford is safer than 43% of all Australian suburbs and than 60% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in Bedford.
Bedford Crime Statistics at a Glance
Has Crime in Bedford increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Bedford.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 572, down 5% from 604 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Bedford is in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning 40% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Bedford and 60% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bedford.
- Common crime: stealing.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 8% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of homicide offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 11% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 22% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 51% (28 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Bedford: An In-Depth Analysis
AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) and found that crime rates in Bedford are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 43% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.
The crime rates in Bedford are higher than approximately 40% of other suburbs in Western Australia. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.
Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 31 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in Western Australia is at 1 in 13.
Discovering the full picture of Bedford’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Bedford. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.
Bedford crime rate for crimes against the person is 978 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the Western Australia average rate is 2158. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Bedford was 1 in 101. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, deprivation of liberty, and threatening behaviour.
According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Bedford is 1 in 46, with a rate of 2148 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in Western Australia is 4822 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage.
Bedford Crime Rates by Offences Division
| Division | Number of Crimes | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|
| Offences against the person | 56 | 978 |
| Offences against Property | 123 | 2148 |
| Other Offences | 393 | 6862 |
| Total | 572 | 9988 |
Bedford Crimes Against the Person
These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:
- Assault and related offences: There are different types of assault, like serious assault, which is when someone causes severe injuries as a result of a physical attack, and assault on police, emergency services, or other authorised officers, which is when someone attacks a cop or a paramedic or someone doing their job. There’s also common assault, which is like when someone threatens to punch you or makes you feel scared for your safety.
- Robbery: There are two types of robbery or mugging: aggravated and non-aggravated. Aggravated robbery is when someone uses a weapon like a knife or a firearm (armed robbery) or causes serious harm to the victim during the robbery, like hitting them with a bat or a gun. Non-aggravated robbery is when someone doesn’t use a weapon or cause serious harm during the robbery but still uses force or the threat of force to take something from the victim.
- Deprivation of Liberty: This offence typically involves unlawfully detaining or confining another person against their will. The essence of this offence is the intentional restriction of a person’s freedom of movement without lawful excuse or their consent.
- Threatening behaviour: This represents harassing or threatening someone based on their race, skin colour, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, in what’s known as hate crimes. It also includes insulting someone, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 101
In Bedford
1 in 45
In Western Australia
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Bedford vs Western Australia
Bedford population: 5727
Western Australia population: 2660026
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | WA Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 0 | 85 | 0 | 3 |
| Assault | 40 | 40758 | 698 | 1532 |
| Sexual offences | 5 | 6342 | 87 | 238 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1507 | 35 | 57 |
| Deprivation of Liberty | 1 | 252 | 17 | 9 |
| Threatening Behaviour | 8 | 8463 | 140 | 318 |
Bedford Against Property offences
These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:
- Stealing: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
- Burglary (unlawful entry): Aggravated and non-aggravated burglaries are examples of burglary. Aggravated burglary involves the use of weapons, threats, or violence during the break-in, while non-aggravated burglary does not involve such factors.
- Arson: Arson is a criminal act of intentionally setting fire to a property, building, or forest (bushfire) without lawful or justifiable reason.
- Property damage: This refers to intentional or accidental harm caused to someone else’s property, such as vandalism, or graffiti.
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Against Property offences
1 in 46
In Bedford
1 in 20
In Western Australia
Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Against Property offences: Bedford vs Western Australia
Bedford population: 5727
Western Australia population: 2660026
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | WA Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stealing | 59 | 72011 | 1030 | 2707 |
| Stealing of Motor Vehicles | 5 | 6391 | 87 | 240 |
| Burglary/Break and enter | 32 | 22051 | 559 | 829 |
| Arson | 0 | 956 | 0 | 36 |
| Property Damage | 27 | 26856 | 471 | 1010 |
Other Offences
The category of other offences encompasses a range of unlawful activities such as drug-related violations, graffiti vandalism, various forms of fraud and related deceptive practices, as well as contraventions of Violence Restraining Orders. These offences, while distinct in nature, all fall under the broader umbrella of criminal activities that are subject to legal penalties.
Other Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Other Offences: Bedford vs Western Australia
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | WA Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Offences | 22 | 20651 | 384 | 776 |
| Graffiti | 3 | 2017 | 52 | 76 |
| Fraud & Related Offences | 45 | 31229 | 786 | 1174 |
| Breach of Violence Restraint Order | 37 | 12556 | 646 | 472 |
Bedford Crimes per Square KM
How many murders in Bedford in 2022?
According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), there were 0 homicides in Bedford in 2022. It’s important to note that this figure includes all homicides, not just murders.
What’s the most common crime in Bedford?
According to the latest available data from Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the most common type of crime in Bedford is stealing.
What is the crime rate in Bedford?
The overall crime rate in Bedford, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9988 in the year ending December 2022.
However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.
Is Bedford a safe place to live in?
Bedford is safer than 43% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, Bedford is safer than 60% of other suburbs in the state which are considered high safety scores in Western Australia.
Total Crime Stats of Bedford
| Division | Subdivision | Year (2021) | Year (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Against The Person | Homicide | 1 | 0 |
| Against The Person | Sexual Offences | 4 | 5 |
| Against The Person | Assault (Family) | 32 | 31 |
| Against The Person | Assault (Non-Family) | 5 | 9 |
| Against The Person | Threatening Behaviour (Family) | 13 | 6 |
| Against The Person | Threatening Behaviour (Non-Family) | 3 | 2 |
| Against The Person | Deprivation of Liberty | 0 | 1 |
| Against The Person | Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aganst Property | Dwelling Burglary | 33 | 31 |
| Aganst Property | Non-Dwelling Burglary | 3 | 1 |
| Aganst Property | Stealing of Motor Vehicle | 5 | 5 |
| Aganst Property | Stealing | 76 | 59 |
| Aganst Property | Property Damage | 55 | 27 |
| Aganst Property | Arson | 0 | 0 |
| Other Offences | Drug Offences | 21 | 22 |
| Other Offences | Graffiti | 6 | 3 |
| Other Offences | Fraud & Related Offences | 37 | 45 |
| Other Offences | Breach of Violence Restraint Order | 6 | 37 |
Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.
References
- Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL)
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons
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