Is Burlington or Elmira Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Elmira is safer than Burlington (Safety Score 5/100 vs 4/100), with a total crime rate of 4,684 per 100,000 versus 4,769 for Burlington — 2% lower. Burlington has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Burlington has a 41% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Burlington, VT?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Burlington | Elmira | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,768.8 | 4,684.3 | +84.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 479.1 | 547.3 | -68.1 |
| Murder Rate | 2.3 | 3.8 | -1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 20.2 | 19.1 | +1.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 54.0 | 84.2 | -30.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 402.7 | 440.1 | -37.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,289.6 | 4,137.0 | +152.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 384.7 | 428.6 | -44.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,716.0 | 3,631.8 | +84.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 189.0 | 76.5 | +112.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burlington or Elmira safer?
Elmira is safer with a total crime rate of 4,684 per 100K vs 4,769 for Burlington — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Burlington has a violent crime rate of 479.1 per 100K while Elmira has 547.3. Burlington has lower violent crime.
About Burlington, VT
Burlington, Vermont, a city on Lake Champlain, is home to the Ben & Jerry's original ice cream shop. Its population is approximately 45,000, with a significant student presence. With a safety score of 4/100 and a population coverage of 44,456, Burlington has a total crime rate of 4,768.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Elmira, NY
Elmira, a city in Chemung County, sits along the Chemung River in the Southern Tier of New York. It was home to a Civil War prison camp and is known for its historic architecture. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 26,130, Elmira has a total crime rate of 4,684.3 per 100,000 residents.