Vermont Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 180,119 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
Vermont Crime Overview
In 2024, Vermont reported a total crime rate of 3,454.9 per 100,000 residents — 26% above the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks Vermont #37 out of 50 states (safest first).
The most elevated crime category in Vermont is larceny-theft at 1.7x the national rate.
Compared to the previous year, Vermont's crime rate decreased by 19.1%, with violent crime up 9.5%.
Within the state, Milton is the safest city (crime rate: 857), while Burlington has the highest rate (4,769).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 602 | 334.2 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 1.7 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 59 | 32.8 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 52 | 28.9 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 488 | 270.9 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 5,621 | 3,120.7 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 356 | 197.7 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 5,018 | 2,785.9 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 247 | 137.1 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in Vermont by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton | 10,733 | 857.2 | 186.3 | 84/100 |
| 2 | Hartford | 10,759 | 1,236.2 | 316.0 | 77/100 |
| 3 | Essex | 22,347 | 1,843.7 | 111.9 | 66/100 |
| 4 | Colchester | 17,617 | 1,975.4 | 215.7 | 64/100 |
| 5 | Bennington | 15,165 | 2,855.3 | 389.1 | 48/100 |
| 6 | Rutland. | 15,579 | 4,268.6 | 475.0 | 22/100 |
| 7 | South Burlington | 21,300 | 4,619.7 | 234.7 | 16/100 |
| 8 | Williston | 10,071 | 4,666.9 | 109.2 | 15/100 |
| 9 | Brattleboro | 12,092 | 4,680.8 | 645.1 | 14/100 |
| 10 | Burlington | 44,456 | 4,768.8 | 479.1 | 13/100 |
Vermont Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 180,119 | 3,454.9 | 334.2 | 3,120.7 |
| 2023 | 180,134 | 4,271.8 | 305.3 | 3,966.5 |
| 2022 | 180,188 | 3,887.6 | 346.9 | 3,540.8 |
| 2021 | 164,031 | 3,003.7 | 280.4 | 2,723.3 |
| 2020 | 164,031 | 2,560.5 | 237.8 | 2,322.7 |
| 2019 | 165,000 | 2,802.4 | 266.7 | 2,535.8 |
Vermont vs Neighboring States
How does Vermont's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 3,454.9 | 334.2 | 3,120.7 | — |
| New Hampshire | 1,292.0 | 133.2 | 1,158.9 | -62.6% |
| Massachusetts | 1,398.7 | 312.0 | 1,086.7 | -59.5% |
| New York | 2,734.4 | 528.5 | 2,205.9 | -20.9% |
Among neighboring states, New Hampshire has the lowest crime rate (1,292 per 100K). New York has the highest (2,734 per 100K).