The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Addison County, VT: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Addison County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Addison County.

 

Addison County, VT Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A
A-
Other Crime Grade
A

$10.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for Addison County, VT

In 2025, crime will cost $619 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Addison County in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Addison County, VT Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US county. Addison County ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of counties but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to Addison County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Addison County is 17.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Addison County Residents generally consider the west part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Addison County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 35 in the central areas to 1 in 81 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Addison County, VT see the most incidents - about 264 per year. In contrast, the south part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 28 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Addison County, VT

The total projected cost of crime in Addison County for 2025 is $10,022,444. This translates to approximately $265 per resident and $619 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Addison County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Addison County Compared to Other Counties?

Addison County, VT: $265
Chittenden County, VT: $392
Orange County, VT: $203
Vermont: $331
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Addison County is $265 per year, which is $199 less than the national average and $66 less than Vermont's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Addison County:
  • In Chittenden County, VT, crime costs $392 per person, which is $127 more than in Addison County.
  • In Orange County, VT, crime costs $203 per person, which is $62 less than in Addison County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Addison County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Addison County
Cost per Addison County Resident
Murder
$2.81 million
$74
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.71 million
$45
Robbery
$146,580
$4
Assault
$1.27 million
$34
Kidnapping
$183,266
$5
Vehicle Theft
$411,236
$11
Burglary
$349,994
$9
Theft
$1.82 million
$48
Arson
$50,724
$1
Vandalism
$889,484
$24
Animal Cruelty
$22,995
$1
Drug Crimes
$272,514
$7
Identity Theft
$78,578
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$10,022,444
$265

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Addison County, VT

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Addison County totals $27,231,496 ($720 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $37,253,940 ($985 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Addison County crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Addison County has 25, have the same problem. Of Addison County’s 37,838 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Addison County Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Addison County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.172
Robbery
0.1232
Rape
0.7466
Murder
0.0396
Total Violent Crime
2.081 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.270
Vehicle Theft
0.7019
Burglary
1.020
Arson
0.0555
Total Property Crime
11.05 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0799
Drug Crimes
0.9737
Vandalism
3.291
Identity Theft
0.2683
Animal Cruelty
0.0822
Total "Other" Rate
4.695 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Addison County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Addison County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
C
C+
C-
A-
D-
B
A-
C+
B-
B
C+
A+
A+
A+
A-
B+
B+
B
B+
B-
A-
B
B
B-
A
B
A
B
B-

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Addison County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
D-
D-
F
F
F
A-
C+
C+
D+
D
D
A+
A+
A+
C-
B
B
A-
B
B
D
D+
D+
C+
C-
C-
A
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Addison County is safer than the Vermont state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Addison County, VT average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Addison County schools on SchoolGrade

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