2New Bedford police area
New Bedford police area, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in United States · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 10324 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime). 767 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 7,283 per 100,000 people (2025)
Figures are for the police agency that covers New Bedford police area.
Crime by type, as recorded by FBI Crime Data Explorer (2025)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 4 | 4 | 4.2 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 51 | 50.4 | 36 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 226 | 223.5 | 238.3 |
| FBI summary counts: only aggravated assault, not simple assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 68 | 67.2 | 50.4 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 197 | 194.8 | 190.5 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,109 | 1,096.5 | 1,141 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 260 | 257.1 | 197.5 |
| Other | |||
| Arson | 10 | 9.9 | 9.1 |
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (2025)
| Homicide | 4 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 51 |
| Violence | 226 |
| Robbery | 68 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,566 |
| Other | 10 |
Questions about crime in New Bedford police area
- Is New Bedford police area safe?
- New Bedford police area: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 10324 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime). 767 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in New Bedford police area?
- New Bedford police area: Weighted crime: 7,283 per 100,000 people (2025).
- How many murders are there in New Bedford police area?
- Recorded homicides in New Bedford police area (2025): 4.
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