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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.17 million

Cost of Crime™ for Stowe, VT

In 2025, crime will cost $798 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Stowe ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Stowe's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Stowe is 26.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Stowe Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Stowe varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Stowe, VT see the most incidents - about 47 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Stowe, VT

The total projected cost of crime in Stowe for 2025 is $2,170,890. This translates to approximately $381 per resident and $798 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Stowe. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Stowe, VT:	$381
Winooski, VT:	$607
Georgia, VT:	$176
Vermont:	$331
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Stowe is $381 per year, which is $83 less than the national average and $51 more than Vermont's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Stowe:

In Winooski, VT, crime costs $607 per person, which is $226 more than in Stowe.
In Georgia, VT, crime costs $176 per person, which is $205 less than in Stowe

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Stowe	Cost per Stowe Resident
Murder	$515,984	$91
Rape/Sexual Assault	$300,170	$53
Robbery	$32,490	$6
Assault	$364,059	$64
Kidnapping	$35,708	$6
Vehicle Theft	$106,490	$19
Burglary	$143,288	$25
Theft	$354,551	$62
Arson	$10,337	$2
Vandalism	$230,838	$41
Animal Cruelty	$3,152	$1
Drug Crimes	$57,430	$10
Identity Theft	$16,393	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$2,170,890	$381

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Stowe, 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 Stowe totals $4,962,870 ($871 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,133,760 ($1,252 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 Stowe 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 central 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 Stowe has 14, have the same problem. Of Stowe’s 5,696 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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Stowe 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 Stowe residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.226
Robbery	0.1813
Rape	0.8691
Murder	0.0482
Total Violent Crime	3.324 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.02
Vehicle Theft	1.207
Burglary	2.774
Arson	0.0752
Total Property Crime	16.07 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1034
Drug Crimes	1.363
Vandalism	5.673
Identity Theft	0.3718
Animal Cruelty	0.0748
Total "Other" Rate	7.586 (C+)

Individual Stowe Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Moscow, VT	C-	C-	D+
Waterbury Center, VT	B+	A-	B
Cleveland Corner, VT	A	A	A+
Morrisville, VT	B	B	B
South Cambridge, VT	C	C	C+
Worcester, VT	B+	A-	B
Colbyville, VT	B	A	B-
Lake Elmore, VT	A	A	A
Stevensville, VT	B+	A	B
Waterbury, VT	D-	C+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Stowe 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
Castle Hills, TX	F	F	F
Burnham, IL	D+	D	D
Cadott, WI	B+	B	B
Camden, NC	C	C	C
Canon, GA	B	B+	B+
Canton, MO	D+	D-	D-
Canton, SD	D+	C+	C+
Cape Charles, VA	D+	C+	C+
Captain Cook, HI	D-	C	C
Carefree, AZ	B	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Stowe is as safe as 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 Stowe, VT average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Stowe schools on SchoolGrade

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