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

Crime per Capita in South Woodstock

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Woodstock.

 

South Woodstock, VT Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A-
C+
Other Crime Grade
B

$159,627

Cost of Crime™ for South Woodstock, VT

In 2025, crime will cost $578 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. South Woodstock ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to South Woodstock's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Woodstock is 20.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Woodstock Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Woodstock varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 78 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in South Woodstock, VT

The total projected cost of crime in South Woodstock for 2025 is $159,627. This translates to approximately $281 per resident and $578 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in South Woodstock. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Woodstock Compared to Other Cities?

South Woodstock, VT: $281
Winooski, VT: $607
Georgia, VT: $176
Vermont: $331
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Woodstock is $281 per year, which is $184 less than the national average and $50 less than Vermont's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Woodstock:
  • In Winooski, VT, crime costs $607 per person, which is $326 more than in South Woodstock.
  • In Georgia, VT, crime costs $176 per person, which is $104 less than in South Woodstock

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Woodstock for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Woodstock
Cost per South Woodstock Resident
Murder
$41,332
$73
Rape/Sexual Assault
$27,247
$48
Robbery
$2,501
$4
Assault
$13,785
$24
Kidnapping
$4,831
$8
Vehicle Theft
$6,799
$12
Burglary
$6,005
$11
Theft
$30,003
$53
Arson
$1,086
$2
Vandalism
$14,282
$25
Animal Cruelty
$373
$1
Drug Crimes
$7,380
$13
Identity Theft
$4,003
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$159,627
$281

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Woodstock, 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 South Woodstock totals $408,956 ($719 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $568,583 ($999 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 South Woodstock 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 South Woodstock’s 569 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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South Woodstock 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 South Woodstock residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8436
Robbery
0.1397
Rape
0.7898
Murder
0.0387
Total Violent Crime
1.812 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.18
Vehicle Theft
0.7717
Burglary
1.164
Arson
0.0790
Total Property Crime
12.20 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1400
Drug Crimes
1.753
Vandalism
3.514
Identity Theft
0.9090
Animal Cruelty
0.0886
Total "Other" Rate
6.404 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A+
A
C
A-
C-
C
A
C-
A
A-
A
A-
A
B+
B-
A
B-
A-
A+
A-
B
C+
B
C
B-
C-
B-
A-
B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Woodstock 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
B+
B
B
A+
B
B
B-
C-
C-
D+
D-
D-
A
B+
B+
C+
C-
C-
A
A+
A+
C
D+
D+
C
C
C
B+
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, South Woodstock 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 South Woodstock, VT average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See South Woodstock schools on SchoolGrade

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