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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$351,026

Cost of Crime™ for West Milton, VT

In 2025, crime will cost $767 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in West Milton is 21.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Milton Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Milton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of West Milton, VT see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Milton, VT

The total projected cost of crime in West Milton for 2025 is $351,026. This translates to approximately $301 per resident and $767 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in West Milton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Milton Compared to Other Cities?

West Milton, VT:	$301
Winooski, VT:	$607
Georgia, VT:	$176
Vermont:	$331
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Milton is $301 per year, which is $163 less than the national average and $30 less than Vermont's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Milton:

In Winooski, VT, crime costs $607 per person, which is $306 more than in West Milton.
In Georgia, VT, crime costs $176 per person, which is $124 less than in West Milton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Milton	Cost per West Milton Resident
Murder	$87,409	$75
Rape/Sexual Assault	$51,562	$44
Robbery	$5,097	$4
Assault	$42,106	$36
Kidnapping	$8,795	$8
Vehicle Theft	$29,311	$25
Burglary	$15,860	$14
Theft	$57,233	$49
Arson	$1,203	$1
Vandalism	$36,322	$31
Animal Cruelty	$708	$1
Drug Crimes	$10,744	$9
Identity Theft	$4,675	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$351,026	$301

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Milton, 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 West Milton totals $838,908 ($719 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,189,934 ($1,020 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 West Milton 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 northeast 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 have the same problem. Of West Milton’s 1,167 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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West Milton 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 West Milton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.256
Robbery	0.1389
Rape	0.7287
Murder	0.0399
Total Violent Crime	2.164 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.470
Vehicle Theft	1.622
Burglary	1.498
Arson	0.0427
Total Property Crime	12.63 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1243
Drug Crimes	1.245
Vandalism	4.357
Identity Theft	0.5176
Animal Cruelty	0.0820
Total "Other" Rate	6.325 (B)

Individual West Milton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Milton, VT	B-	B+	C+
Miltonboro, VT	A-	A-	B
Colchester, VT	B-	B	C-
Westford, VT	A	A+	A-
South Hero, VT	B	C+	B+
Georgia, VT	A	A	A-
Essex Junction, VT	A	A+	A-
Winooski, VT	F	D+	F
Essex, VT	D	A	F
Fairfax, VT	A	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Milton 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
Highland Home, AL	C-	C	C
Seaview, WA	F	D-	D-
Saltillo, NE	A+	A+	A+
Sallis, MS	A	A+	A+
Saline, LA	D+	D-	D-
River Haven, NC	D-	D-	D-
Richardson, VA	D+	C-	C-
Rankin, MI	A	B-	B-
Plain, WI	A-	B+	B+
Kipton, OH	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, West Milton 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 West Milton, VT average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See West Milton schools on SchoolGrade

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