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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$9.18 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rutland, VT

In 2025, crime will cost $978 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Rutland ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Rutland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rutland is 39.89 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rutland Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rutland varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Rutland, VT see the most incidents - about 139 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 30 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rutland, VT

The total projected cost of crime in Rutland for 2025 is $9,180,693. This translates to approximately $466 per resident and $978 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Rutland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

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

Rutland, VT:	$466
Winooski, VT:	$607
Georgia, VT:	$176
Vermont:	$331
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rutland is $466 per year, which is $2 more than the national average and $136 more than Vermont's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rutland:

In Winooski, VT, crime costs $607 per person, which is $140 more than in Rutland.
In Georgia, VT, crime costs $176 per person, which is $290 less than in Rutland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rutland	Cost per Rutland Resident
Murder	$1.82 million	$93
Rape/Sexual Assault	$818,109	$42
Robbery	$90,630	$5
Assault	$1.87 million	$95
Kidnapping	$130,348	$7
Vehicle Theft	$344,981	$18
Burglary	$336,656	$17
Theft	$2.24 million	$114
Arson	$33,201	$2
Vandalism	$1.21 million	$61
Animal Cruelty	$6,071	$0
Drug Crimes	$195,882	$10
Identity Theft	$87,737	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$9,180,693	$466

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rutland, 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 Rutland totals $16,509,935 ($839 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $25,690,627 ($1,305 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 Rutland 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 south part of the city 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 Rutland has 6, have the same problem. Of Rutland’s 19,683 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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Rutland 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 Rutland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.301
Robbery	0.1464
Rape	0.6855
Murder	0.0493
Total Violent Crime	4.182 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	21.95
Vehicle Theft	1.132
Burglary	1.886
Arson	0.0699
Total Property Crime	25.04 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1092
Drug Crimes	1.345
Vandalism	8.598
Identity Theft	0.5759
Animal Cruelty	0.0417
Total "Other" Rate	10.67 (C-)

Individual Rutland Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Center Rutland, VT	C	D	C-
North Clarendon, VT	A-	B+	B+
Proctor, VT	B-	C+	B
West Rutland, VT	B+	B+	B
Mendon, VT	B	A-	C+
Chittenden, VT	A	A+	A-
Pittsford, VT	B	B+	B-
Florence, VT	B-	B	B-
East Clarendon, VT	A+	A	A+
Cuttingsville, VT	A-	B+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rutland is higher 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
Ashland, MA	A-	B-	B-
North Canton, OH	D+	B-	B-
Okatie, SC	D+	B-	B-
Odessa, FL	A+	A+	A+
Norwood, OH	D-	D	D
Norton, MA	A	A-	A-
Northfield, OH	B	A-	A-
North Wilkesboro, NC	D	C-	C-
North Vernon, IN	B	C+	C+
North Palm Beach, FL	B+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Rutland is less safe than the Vermont state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rutland, VT average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Rutland schools on SchoolGrade

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