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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$88,798

Cost of Crime™ for Fernville, VT

In 2025, crime will cost $650 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Fernville 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 Fernville, VT Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Fernville ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Fernville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fernville is 20.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fernville, VT

The total projected cost of crime in Fernville for 2025 is $88,798. This translates to approximately $286 per resident and $650 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Fernville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fernville Compared to Other Cities?

Fernville, VT:	$286
Winooski, VT:	$607
Georgia, VT:	$176
Vermont:	$331
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fernville is $286 per year, which is $178 less than the national average and $44 less than Vermont's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fernville:

In Winooski, VT, crime costs $607 per person, which is $320 more than in Fernville.
In Georgia, VT, crime costs $176 per person, which is $110 less than in Fernville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Fernville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Fernville	Cost per Fernville Resident
Murder	$21,860	$71
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,476	$47
Robbery	$1,529	$5
Assault	$11,838	$38
Kidnapping	$1,580	$5
Vehicle Theft	$4,049	$13
Burglary	$2,847	$9
Theft	$17,054	$55
Arson	$569	$2
Vandalism	$8,387	$27
Animal Cruelty	$196	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,225	$14
Identity Theft	$189	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$88,798	$286

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fernville, 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 Fernville totals $217,891 ($703 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $306,689 ($989 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 Fernville 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Fernville’s 310 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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Fernville 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 Fernville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.330
Robbery	0.1568
Rape	0.7702
Murder	0.0375
Total Violent Crime	2.294 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.62
Vehicle Theft	0.8436
Burglary	1.012
Arson	0.0760
Total Property Crime	12.55 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0841
Drug Crimes	1.843
Vandalism	3.787
Identity Theft	0.0788
Animal Cruelty	0.0853
Total "Other" Rate	5.878 (B)

Individual Fernville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Fernville is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Fernville.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Leicester, VT	B-	B	B-
Goshen, VT	A	C+	A+
Salisbury, VT	A	B	B+
Brandon, VT	C+	C+	B-
West Salisbury, VT	A	B-	A-
Whiting, VT	A-	A	B+
Sudbury, VT	A	A-	A+
Robinson, VT	B	C+	B
Ripton, VT	A	C	A
Hyde Manor, VT	A	A-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fernville is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Millerville, AL	B+	B-	B-
Metalton, AR	D+	D+	D+
Metcalf, GA	C+	B	B
Metea, IN	B+	C+	C+
Middle Ridge, WI	A	A+	A+
Middleton Corner, OH	B+	B+	B+
Midway, OH	B+	B	B
Mier, IN	B	B-	B-
Milford, GA	D	D+	D+
Mill Point, WV	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Fernville 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 Fernville, VT average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Fernville schools on SchoolGrade

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