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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$343,304

Cost of Crime™ for Lunenburg, VT

In 2025, crime will cost $836 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lunenburg ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of cities but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Lunenburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lunenburg is 19.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lunenburg Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lunenburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 67 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Lunenburg, VT see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lunenburg, VT

The total projected cost of crime in Lunenburg for 2025 is $343,304. This translates to approximately $355 per resident and $836 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Lunenburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Lunenburg, VT:	$355
Winooski, VT:	$607
Georgia, VT:	$176
Vermont:	$331
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lunenburg is $355 per year, which is $110 less than the national average and $24 more than Vermont's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lunenburg:

In Winooski, VT, crime costs $607 per person, which is $252 more than in Lunenburg.
In Georgia, VT, crime costs $176 per person, which is $178 less than in Lunenburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lunenburg	Cost per Lunenburg Resident
Murder	$121,620	$126
Rape/Sexual Assault	$42,074	$43
Robbery	$5,594	$6
Assault	$52,310	$54
Kidnapping	$11,395	$12
Vehicle Theft	$4,956	$5
Burglary	$17,446	$18
Theft	$37,035	$38
Arson	$1,531	$2
Vandalism	$36,974	$38
Animal Cruelty	$477	$0
Drug Crimes	$10,781	$11
Identity Theft	$1,111	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$343,304	$355

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lunenburg, 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 Lunenburg totals $1,022,133 ($1,056 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,365,437 ($1,411 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 Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg’s 968 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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Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.882
Robbery	0.1837
Rape	0.7168
Murder	0.0669
Total Violent Crime	2.849 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.387
Vehicle Theft	0.3306
Burglary	1.987
Arson	0.0655
Total Property Crime	9.771 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1942
Drug Crimes	1.506
Vandalism	5.347
Identity Theft	0.1483
Animal Cruelty	0.0666
Total "Other" Rate	7.261 (B-)

Individual Lunenburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gilman, VT	A-	A-	A+
Dalton, NH	B+	A	A
Miles Pond, VT	C	B-	D+
Ralston Corner, VT	C	B-	D+
Whitefield, NH	B	A	B+
Lancaster, NH	C-	A-	C
North Concord, VT	C	C+	C-
Concord, VT	C	B-	C-
Granby, VT	C+	D+	C
Victory, VT	B+	C	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lunenburg is lower 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
Amherstdale, WV	B	B-	B-
Zwingle, IA	A	B+	B+
Woodhull, IL	B	C+	C+
Willernie, MN	C-	A-	A-
Whites Gap, AL	B+	B+	B+
Whitefield, OK	C+	B-	B-
Blandinsville, IL	B-	C	C
Bent Mountain, VA	B+	A	A
Baxter Estates, NY	C-	D+	D+
Barton, MD	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg, VT average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lunenburg schools on SchoolGrade

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