Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
New Bedford has a violent crime rate of 613 per 100,000 residents, 61% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,730 per 100,000, 90% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 34 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, New Bedford receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: New Bedford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)