VT · 2 cities
Dangerous neighborhoods in Vermont
Vermont recorded 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2025, 33% below the national rate and about the same as in 2022. We cover Burlington and Rutland. Each guide breaks down the specific blocks, transit points and hours where a little more attention pays off.
FBI data · 2025
Most dangerous cities in Vermont, ranked
The 2 Vermont cities we cover, ordered by their official violent crime rate: murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults per 100,000 residents. 2 of 2 run above the state average of 220. A high citywide rate doesn't make a whole city unsafe: crime clusters in a few areas, and each guide above shows where.
| # | City | Violent per 100k | Property per 100k | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 483 | 4,103 | 44,354 |
| 2 | Rutland | 464 | 3,107 | 15,512 |
| Vermont average | 220 | 1,446 | ||
| US average | 330 |
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported by each city's police department per 100,000 residents; most cities use 2025 data, and a small year next to a name marks a different latest complete year. Only cities with a neighborhood guide are included, and years with incomplete reporting are left out. How we rank cities.
Vermont crime: frequently asked questions
What is the most dangerous city in Vermont?
Of the 2 Vermont cities in our ranking, Burlington has the highest violent crime rate: 483 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.2 times the state average. Rutland comes next. Even in Burlington, crime is concentrated in a few areas, and our Burlington guide shows which ones.
Is Vermont safe to visit?
For most visitors, yes, with ordinary precautions. Vermont recorded 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2025, 33% below the national rate of 330. Crime is concentrated in specific neighborhoods and hours rather than spread evenly, so knowing where those areas are matters more than the statewide figure; our 2 city guides cover them block by block.
Is crime going up or down in Vermont?
Violent crime in Vermont went from 224 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2022 to 220 in 2025, roughly flat. Property crime went from 1,714 to 1,446 over 2022–2025, down 16%.
Where do these crime figures come from?
From the FBI Crime Data Explorer, which collects the offenses reported by each police department. Rates are offenses per 100,000 residents, so cities of different sizes can be compared, and years with incomplete reporting are left out. Our methodology explains the details.