Vermont has consistently been ranked the safest state in the nation, which is just one of the many reasons we love it here. Some towns and cities have a higher instance of crime, and there are certainly more dangerous places in Vermont than others. When looking at Area Vibes, Best Places, Roadsidesnacks, 247wallst and City-Data, it was interesting to see how small numbers could greatly affect the outcome of the calculations of these cities and towns crime rates. Naturally, we would like to have zero crimes in every area, but this is Vermont, not some weird utopia. However, when you see the pictures of these towns we think you’ll agree – every single one is still beautiful. From the architecture to the views, there’s simply no place like Vermont. Here are the worst cities in Vermont.
Please note: Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault are considered violent crimes.
- St. Albans
denisbin/Flickr St. Albans had the highest crime ranking in violent crimes and the second-highest rate of property crimes. Overall one has an approximately 1 in 133 chance of being the victim of a violent crime. Saint Albans City, St Albans City, VT, USA
- Brattleboro
Flickr/Professor Bop In recent years the crime rates in Brattleboro have shifted. From 2011 to 2013, violent crime dropped by 36%. However, despite its position as #2 in this list, it still technically has the highest overall crime rate in the state, with a 70% higher number than the national average. Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA
- Bennington
Flickr/Philipp Schwarz Between 2011 and 2013, Bennington’s violent crime statistics remained the same, however, property crimes rose a staggering 41%. The overall violent crime rate in Bennington is 422 per 100,000 residents. Bennington, VT 05201, USA
- Rutland
Doug Kerr/Flickr The overall crime rate has risen over the last several years in Rutland, and violent crimes are several percentage points higher than the general, overall Vermont average. One has about a 1 in 226 shot of being the victim of a violent crime in Rutland. Rutland, VT 05701, USA
- Barre
Doug Kerr/Flickr Barre has a slightly higher average of violent crimes compared to the national average (2nd most dangerous there), but a slightly lower score in property crimes (7th most there). Barre, VT 05641, USA
- Burlington
Scott McLeod/Flickr Burlington has seen a rise in both property and violent crimes, with 405 per 100,000 residents. Burlington, VT, USA
- Morristown
Corey Balazowich/Flickr Morristown is a lovely little place, but unfortunately, it made the list! Violent crimes tripled in 2012, and property crimes were about 50% higher that year. As of 2021, there are about 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents. Morristown, VT, USA
- South Burlington
Doug Kerr/Flickr South Burlington is seeing some improvement in both violent and property crimes. Residents here have a 1 in 28 chance of being the victims of property crimes. Because Vermont is one of the top safest states in the nation, numbers like that one will still land it in a “dangerous” category. South Burlington, VT, USA
- Winooski
Doug Kerr/Flickr While the rate of violent crimes has gone down by about three points this year, Winooski residents have seen a slight decrease in property and violent crime this time around. Winooski, VT, USA
Did a city/town on this list surprise you? Share your thoughts! To check out the full list, as well as get more information and data on each, make sure to visit the official RoadSnacks website. Now that you’ve seen the most dangerous cities in Vermont, be sure to also check out the safest cities as well.
denisbin/Flickr
St. Albans had the highest crime ranking in violent crimes and the second-highest rate of property crimes. Overall one has an approximately 1 in 133 chance of being the victim of a violent crime.
Saint Albans City, St Albans City, VT, USA
Flickr/Professor Bop
In recent years the crime rates in Brattleboro have shifted. From 2011 to 2013, violent crime dropped by 36%. However, despite its position as #2 in this list, it still technically has the highest overall crime rate in the state, with a 70% higher number than the national average.
Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA
Flickr/Philipp Schwarz
Between 2011 and 2013, Bennington’s violent crime statistics remained the same, however, property crimes rose a staggering 41%. The overall violent crime rate in Bennington is 422 per 100,000 residents.
Bennington, VT 05201, USA
Doug Kerr/Flickr
The overall crime rate has risen over the last several years in Rutland, and violent crimes are several percentage points higher than the general, overall Vermont average. One has about a 1 in 226 shot of being the victim of a violent crime in Rutland.
Rutland, VT 05701, USA
Barre has a slightly higher average of violent crimes compared to the national average (2nd most dangerous there), but a slightly lower score in property crimes (7th most there).
Barre, VT 05641, USA
Scott McLeod/Flickr
Burlington has seen a rise in both property and violent crimes, with 405 per 100,000 residents.
Burlington, VT, USA
Corey Balazowich/Flickr
Morristown is a lovely little place, but unfortunately, it made the list! Violent crimes tripled in 2012, and property crimes were about 50% higher that year. As of 2021, there are about 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents.
Morristown, VT, USA
South Burlington is seeing some improvement in both violent and property crimes. Residents here have a 1 in 28 chance of being the victims of property crimes. Because Vermont is one of the top safest states in the nation, numbers like that one will still land it in a “dangerous” category.
South Burlington, VT, USA
While the rate of violent crimes has gone down by about three points this year, Winooski residents have seen a slight decrease in property and violent crime this time around.
Winooski, VT, USA
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Most Dangerous Places in Vermont November 07, 2021 Tori Jane Where are some of the best places to live in Vermont? Well, given that the word “best” is totally subjective, we think that the best place to live in Vermont is wherever you decide to hang your hat! Given that, however, there are a few cities and towns that frequently make the “best place to live” lists you’ll find all over the web; some of our favorites include Norwich, which is known for its excellent schools and plenty to do without losing its small-town vibe, Williston, where there are plentiful parks, local shops, and local eateries to kill all the time in the world with, and South Burlington, which is small (less than 20,000 residents) but feels like home from the moment you arrive. You know, all of Burlington is pretty amazing; we think so SO much that we’ve covered it before! Check out this article to learn more about one of our favorite towns in all of Vermont! What are the largest and smallest cities in Vermont? In the grand scheme of things, Vermont is one of the smaller states in the United States. In fact, it’s the fifth-smallest state! Don’t let that fool you, though – some of our cities have a decently-sized populace, though of course they still don’t quite live up to, say, the largest cities in the US like New York City and San Fransisco. As of 2021, the largest cities in Vermont are Burlington, with 43,063 residents, South Burlington, with 19, 761 residents, Rutland, with 14,616 residents, and Essex Junction, with 10,798 residents. Now, compared to huge cities those could all still be counted as “small towns”, but Vermont’s smallest towns put those ones to shame. Some of the smallest towns include Coventry, with a population of just 22 people, East Montpelier, with just 45 people, Troy, with 50 people, and Worcester, with just 53 people. Talk about places where everyone knows your name!
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Most Dangerous Places in Vermont
November 07, 2021
Tori Jane
Where are some of the best places to live in Vermont? Well, given that the word “best” is totally subjective, we think that the best place to live in Vermont is wherever you decide to hang your hat! Given that, however, there are a few cities and towns that frequently make the “best place to live” lists you’ll find all over the web; some of our favorites include Norwich, which is known for its excellent schools and plenty to do without losing its small-town vibe, Williston, where there are plentiful parks, local shops, and local eateries to kill all the time in the world with, and South Burlington, which is small (less than 20,000 residents) but feels like home from the moment you arrive. You know, all of Burlington is pretty amazing; we think so SO much that we’ve covered it before! Check out this article to learn more about one of our favorite towns in all of Vermont! What are the largest and smallest cities in Vermont? In the grand scheme of things, Vermont is one of the smaller states in the United States. In fact, it’s the fifth-smallest state! Don’t let that fool you, though – some of our cities have a decently-sized populace, though of course they still don’t quite live up to, say, the largest cities in the US like New York City and San Fransisco. As of 2021, the largest cities in Vermont are Burlington, with 43,063 residents, South Burlington, with 19, 761 residents, Rutland, with 14,616 residents, and Essex Junction, with 10,798 residents. Now, compared to huge cities those could all still be counted as “small towns”, but Vermont’s smallest towns put those ones to shame. Some of the smallest towns include Coventry, with a population of just 22 people, East Montpelier, with just 45 people, Troy, with 50 people, and Worcester, with just 53 people. Talk about places where everyone knows your name!
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Well, given that the word “best” is totally subjective, we think that the best place to live in Vermont is wherever you decide to hang your hat! Given that, however, there are a few cities and towns that frequently make the “best place to live” lists you’ll find all over the web; some of our favorites include Norwich, which is known for its excellent schools and plenty to do without losing its small-town vibe, Williston, where there are plentiful parks, local shops, and local eateries to kill all the time in the world with, and South Burlington, which is small (less than 20,000 residents) but feels like home from the moment you arrive. You know, all of Burlington is pretty amazing; we think so SO much that we’ve covered it before! Check out this article to learn more about one of our favorite towns in all of Vermont!
What are the largest and smallest cities in Vermont?
In the grand scheme of things, Vermont is one of the smaller states in the United States. In fact, it’s the fifth-smallest state! Don’t let that fool you, though – some of our cities have a decently-sized populace, though of course they still don’t quite live up to, say, the largest cities in the US like New York City and San Fransisco. As of 2021, the largest cities in Vermont are Burlington, with 43,063 residents, South Burlington, with 19, 761 residents, Rutland, with 14,616 residents, and Essex Junction, with 10,798 residents. Now, compared to huge cities those could all still be counted as “small towns”, but Vermont’s smallest towns put those ones to shame. Some of the smallest towns include Coventry, with a population of just 22 people, East Montpelier, with just 45 people, Troy, with 50 people, and Worcester, with just 53 people. Talk about places where everyone knows your name!
