Vermont Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 14 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
187.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
1210.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
98/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Vermont
National Context
Vermont Maintains One of America’s Lowest Crime Rates
With a total crime rate of 1,397.0 per 100,000 residents, Vermont sits significantly below the national average of 2,385.5. The Green Mountain State remains one of the safest regions in the country, reporting nearly 1,000 fewer crimes per 100,000 people than the U.S. median.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Offenses Drive Most Local Criminal Activity
Property crimes account for the vast majority of incidents, averaging 1,210.0 per 100,000 residents compared to a low violent crime rate of 187.0. While property theft is the primary concern for residents, the state's violent crime rate remains less than half of the national benchmark of 369.8.
Safest Counties
Rural Counties Lead the State in Public Safety
Essex County reports the lowest crime in the state at a remarkable 83.7 per 100,000 residents, followed closely by Orange County at 169.9. Grand Isle County rounds out the top three at 545.3, showcasing the exceptionally low incident rates found in Vermont's most rural corridors.
Crime Hotspots
Populated Hubs Show Higher Relative Crime Rates
Chittenden County reports the highest total rate at 3,215.5 per 100,000 residents, while Rutland and Windham counties both exceed 2,400. These figures reflect the concentration of activity in Vermont's more populated hubs, though these rates remain moderate compared to many other American metropolitan areas.
The Takeaway
A Consistently Secure Environment for Residents
Vermont offers a high level of public safety, with data from all 14 counties confirming rates that generally outperform national trends. Prospective movers can feel confident in the state's security, provided they remain aware of the typical property-related challenges found in larger centers like Burlington.
Safest Counties
All Vermont Counties
| County | Safety Score |
|---|---|
| Essex County | 100/100 |
| Orange County | 100/100 |
| Grand Isle County | 99/100 |
| Addison County | 99/100 |
| Lamoille County | 98/100 |
| Windsor County | 98/100 |
| Orleans County | 98/100 |
| Franklin County | 98/100 |
| Washington County | 98/100 |
| Caledonia County | 98/100 |
| Bennington County | 97/100 |
| Windham County | 96/100 |
| Rutland County | 96/100 |
| Chittenden County | 95/100 |
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.