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Is Essex Junction, Vermont Safe?

Population 10,921 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,921, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Essex Junction earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,371 per 100K.

Essex Junction Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEssex JunctionVermont AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate210.3240.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1843.41910.81,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate129.0--268.2
Theft Rate1371.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate274.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

205.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

210/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1843/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Essex Junction

Violent crime in Essex Junction is well below the national average. The rate of 210.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1843.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,371 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Essex Junction Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault129
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary201
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,371
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft274
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Essex Junction Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Essex Junction
210.3
State
240.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Essex Junction
1843.4
State
1910.8
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Essex Junction Safety

Is Essex Junction safe?
Not especially. Essex Junction earns a C with a crime rate of 205.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Essex Junction?
205.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 210.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1843.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Essex Junction safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Essex Junction has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Essex Junction?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Essex Junction generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Essex Junction police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Essex Junction?
Crime rates have held steady in Essex Junction, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Essex Junction compare to other cities in Vermont?
Middle of the pack for Vermont. Essex Junction isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among Vermont cities.
How safe is Essex Junction to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Essex Junction?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Essex Junction?
210.3 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (129), robbery (28), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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