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

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Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$33,274

Cost of Crime™ for Shelburne Falls, VT

In 2025, crime will cost $463 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Shelburne Falls ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of cities but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to Shelburne Falls's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Shelburne Falls is 15.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Shelburne Falls Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Shelburne Falls varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 62 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Shelburne Falls, VT see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Shelburne Falls, VT

The total projected cost of crime in Shelburne Falls for 2025 is $33,274. This translates to approximately $191 per resident and $463 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Shelburne Falls. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Shelburne Falls Compared to Other Cities?

Shelburne Falls, VT:	$191
Winooski, VT:	$607
Georgia, VT:	$176
Vermont:	$331
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Shelburne Falls is $191 per year, which is $273 less than the national average and $139 less than Vermont's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Shelburne Falls:

In Winooski, VT, crime costs $607 per person, which is $416 more than in Shelburne Falls.
In Georgia, VT, crime costs $176 per person, which is $15 less than in Shelburne Falls

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Shelburne Falls	Cost per Shelburne Falls Resident
Murder	$6,101	$35
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,279	$42
Robbery	$611	$4
Assault	$1,224	$7
Kidnapping	$967	$6
Vehicle Theft	$2,579	$15
Burglary	$2,252	$13
Theft	$7,968	$46
Arson	$182	$1
Vandalism	$2,168	$12
Animal Cruelty	$79	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,015	$6
Identity Theft	$849	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$33,274	$191

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Shelburne Falls, 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 Shelburne Falls totals $75,961 ($437 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $109,235 ($628 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 Shelburne Falls 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 Shelburne Falls’s 174 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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Shelburne Falls 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 Shelburne Falls residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2449
Robbery	0.1116
Rape	0.6899
Murder	0.0187
Total Violent Crime	1.065 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.842
Vehicle Theft	0.9571
Burglary	1.427
Arson	0.0432
Total Property Crime	11.27 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0916
Drug Crimes	0.7886
Vandalism	1.744
Identity Theft	0.6306
Animal Cruelty	0.0614
Total "Other" Rate	3.317 (A)

Individual Shelburne Falls Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Shelburne, VT	B+	A	C+
Hinesburg, VT	A-	B+	B+
South Burlington, VT	D+	B-	D-
Williston, VT	B-	B+	C-
Charlotte, VT	A	A+	B+
Prindle Corner, VT	A	A	A-
Burlington, VT	F	C	F
Winooski, VT	F	D+	F
North Ferrisburg, VT	A	A+	B+
Richmond, VT	B+	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Shelburne Falls 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
Dunlap, KS	D-	D-	D-
Topsy, TN	D-	F	F
Tompkinsville, AL	D	D-	D-
Egan, IL	A	B+	B+
Edwards, CA	D-	F	F
Edith, TN	D	C+	C+
Edgerton, WY	D-	D	D
Eden, AZ	A	A	A
Dutchtown, PA	A-	A	A
Dunning, NE	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Shelburne Falls 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 Shelburne Falls, VT average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Shelburne Falls schools on SchoolGrade

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