Bradford, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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83%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

198%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

61%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Bradford_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	316	n/a (estimate)	4,177	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	5	n/a	66.1	25.1	38.0
Robbery	3	n/a	39.7	63.5	66.5
Assault	74	n/a	978.1	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	82	n/a (estimate)	1,084	266	364
Burglary	17	n/a	224.7	138.1	250.7
Theft	211	n/a	2,788.8	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	6	n/a	79.3	264.8	318.7
Property crime	234	n/a (estimate)	3,093	1,579	1,917

Bradford crime map

The Bradford crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Bradford as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Bradford crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Bradford crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Bradford crime rates are 83% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Bradford are 198% higher than the national average
In Bradford you have a 1 in 24 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Bradford is safer than 28% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Bradford has increased by 58%

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Daily Crime In Bradford (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Bradford on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Bradford (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Pennsylvania, are 2.26 times more than the state average and 1.83 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Bradford on a daily basis are 4.07 times more than than Pennsylvania average and 2.98 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Bradford are 1.96 times more than the daily state average and 1.61 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Bradford (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Bradford, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Bradford safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Bradford is safer than 16% of Pennsylvania cities, and 28% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Bradford. At this time, Bradford sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bradford

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bradford is 1 in 93

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bradford is 1 in 33

The chance of being a victim of crime in Bradford is 1 in 24

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Bradford, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 93. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 33 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Bradford is 1 in 24.

Year Over Year Crime In Bradford (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Bradford is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Bradford has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 114% in Bradford, while property crimes in Bradford have increased by 45%. Total crime has increased by 58% year over year.

Bradford police department

Item	Bradford	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	18	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.1	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 18 Bradford police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 12.8% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 36.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Smethport, PA	1,648	0	72	72
Foster Brook, PA	1,115	110	654	764
Weston Mills, NY	1,297	173	797	970
Allegany, NY	1,981	180	831	1,011
St. Bonaventure, NY	2,015	233	1,074	1,306
Salamanca, NY	5,466	291	1,283	1,573
Lewis Run, PA	732	330	1,956	2,286
Bradford, PA	8,284	1,084	3,093	4,177

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Green Cove Springs, FL	8,283	316	1,234	1,550
Wetumpka, AL	8,282	268	1,541	1,809
Shelby, OH	8,282	183	1,240	1,423
Doylestown, PA	8,282	93	554	647
York, SC	8,287	552	3,277	3,829
Bradford, PA	8,284	1,084	3,093	4,177

Source: The Bradford, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.