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Rutland., VT Crime Rate & Safety
FBI-verified crime statistics for 2024 | Population: 15,579
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Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Is Rutland., Vermont Safe?
Rutland. has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime). Based on FBI data for 2024, the city reported a total crime rate of 4,268.6 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national average of 2,752.3 per 100,000.
Rutland. ranks #6 out of 10 cities in Vermont and #2768 out of 2971 nationally (safest first). This places it in the 7th percentile for safety — with higher crime than 93% of US cities.
The most elevated crime category in Rutland. is larceny-theft, at 3,562.5 per 100K — 2.2x the national average. Conversely, motor vehicle theft is relatively low at just 0.1x the national rate.
Year over year, Rutland.'s total crime rate decreased by 4.8%, with violent crime rising 14.4%.
Rutland. Crime Statistics Breakdown (2024)
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 74 | 475.0 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 11 | 70.6 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 32.1 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 57 | 365.9 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 591 | 3,793.6 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 30 | 192.6 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 555 | 3,562.5 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 38.5 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Rutland. vs Vermont Average
How does Rutland.'s crime rate compare to the Vermont state average?
| Metric | Rutland. | Vermont Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | 475.0 | 334.2 | +42.1% |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,793.6 | 3,120.7 | +21.6% |
| Murder Rate | 6.4 | 1.7 | +284.4% |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,268.6 | 3,454.9 | +23.5% |
Rutland. Crime Rate Trends
Year-over-year crime rate changes for Rutland., Vermont.
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,579 | 4,268.6 | 475.0 | 3,793.6 |
| 2023 | 15,651 | 4,485.3 | 415.3 | 4,070.0 |
| 2022 | 15,858 | 5,366.4 | 498.2 | 4,868.2 |
| 2021 | 14,771 | 4,285.4 | 507.8 | 3,777.7 |
| 2020 | 14,930 | 2,525.1 | 334.9 | 2,190.2 |
| 2019 | 15,191 | 3,172.9 | 441.1 | 2,731.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rutland., Vermont safe?
Rutland. has a safety score of 22/100. With a total crime rate of 4,268.6 per 100,000 residents in 2024, Rutland. is higher than average in crime compared to the national average.
What is the crime rate in Rutland., Vermont?
According to FBI data for 2024, Rutland. has a violent crime rate of 475.0 per 100,000 and a property crime rate of 3,793.6 per 100,000 residents.
How does Rutland. compare to the national average?
Rutland.'s total crime rate of 4,268.6 per 100,000 can be compared to the national average. The city has a population of 15,579.
What types of crime are most common in Rutland.?
Based on FBI 2024 data, the most reported crimes in Rutland. include larceny-theft, aggravated assault, and burglary. Property crime is generally more common than violent crime.
Is Rutland. safe to visit?
Like any city, Rutland. has areas that are safer than others. The city's overall safety score is 22/100 based on FBI crime data. Standard travel precautions are recommended.