Vermont Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in Vermont in green. The most dangerous areas in Vermont are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Vermont Safe from Theft?

The C- grade means the rate of theft is slightly higher than the average US state. Vermont is in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning 65% of states are safer and 35% of states are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Vermont's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby states.

The rate of theft in Vermont is 14.36 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Vermont generally consider the northeast part of the state to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in Vermont may be as high as 1 in 40 in the northwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 117 in the northeast part of the state.

By a simple count ignoring population, more theft occurs in the northwest parts of Vermont: about 4,332 per year. The north part of Vermont has fewer cases of theft with only 440 in a typical year.

How Vermont's Theft Rate Compares

The chart below compares the theft rate in Vermont to the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the theft rate, Vermont is as safe as the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Theft in Vermont

Theft is projected to cost the residents of Vermont about $50,065,372 in 2025, or roughly $74 per resident. This is part of Vermont's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Vermont, including every crime type and how Vermont compares to other states.

Interpreting the Theft Map

Remember that theft rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Vermont's crime maps on the Vermont overall crime page.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Vermont at ISP Reports.

Individual Vermont Crime Maps & Stats

Theft Maps and Rates for Nearby States

Compared to surrounding states, the rate of theft in Vermont is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for states close to Vermont.

Nearby State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
New Hampshire	A	A+	A+	A
Massachusetts	A+	C+	A+	A+
Maine	A	A+	A	B
Rhode Island	A	A	A-	A
Connecticut	B+	A+	B	B-
New York	A-	C	B-	C+
New Jersey	A+	A	A-	B+
Pennsylvania	A	A-	A-	B+
Delaware	D	C-	C-	D
Maryland	C	C-	C+	B-

Theft in State with Similar Populations

Vermont is higher versus other states of the same size for theft. The table below compares theft in states with comparable overall population.

Similar State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Arizona	B-	C	C	C+
Alabama	C+	C+	C+	B
Utah	C-	B	B	D+
Maine	A	A+	A+	B
Louisiana	D+	D-	D-	D
Kentucky	B-	A-	A-	B+
Kansas	D+	C-	C-	C
Iowa	B+	B	B	A-
Indiana	A-	B-	B-	A-
Illinois	B	B+	B+	A-

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Vermont average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Vermont schools on SchoolGrade

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