Bennington County Crime & Safety

Bennington County, Vermont

Safety Score

25/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

High Crime

Total Crime Rate

1870.0

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

340.2

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

1529.8

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

25/100

Higher = safer

State avg 46/100

State Safety Rank

#11

of 14 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Bennington County, Vermont

Strong safety scores in Bennington County

Bennington County carries a safety score of 97.0, indicating it is safer than the majority of American counties. Its total crime rate of 1,870.0 per 100,000 people remains well below the national average of 2,385.5.

Navigating state safety averages

The county's total crime rate is higher than the Vermont state average of 1,397.0 per 100,000 residents. However, its safety score of 97.0 is nearly identical to the state's overall high safety profile of 97.8.

Comparing Bennington to southern neighbors

Bennington County reports higher crime rates than Addison County to its north, yet it stays below the national benchmark. Local law enforcement agencies work to manage these trends across five reporting districts.

Violent crime remains below national norms

The local violent crime rate sits at 340.2 per 100,000, which is slightly lower than the national figure of 369.8. Property crime makes up the bulk of incidents at 1,529.8, roughly three-quarters of the national average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Bennington County, VT?

Bennington County has a total crime rate of 1870.0 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (340.2 per 100K) and property crimes (1529.8 per 100K).

Is Bennington County, VT safe?

Bennington County has a safety score of 25/100, rated "High Crime". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #11 out of 14 counties in Vermont for safety (1 = safest).

How does Bennington County crime compare to the Vermont average?

What types of crime are most common in Bennington County?

How is crime data measured and reported for Bennington County?

Crime data for Bennington County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

What is being done about crime in Bennington County?

Bennington County has a safety score of 25/100, which is below the Vermont average of 46/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.