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Is Rutland, Vermont Safe?

Population 15,363 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rutland is a smaller community of 15,363 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,322 per 100K.

Rutland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRutlandVermont AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate219.8240.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1909.11910.81,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate125.0--268.2
Theft Rate1322.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate244.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

220/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1909/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rutland

Violent crime in Rutland is below the national average. The rate of 219.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1909.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,322 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rutland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault125
047% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary232
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,322
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft244
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rutland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rutland
219.8
State
240.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rutland
1909.1
State
1910.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rutland Safety

Is Rutland safe?
Not especially. Rutland earns a C with a crime rate of 212.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rutland?
212.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 219.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1909.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rutland safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Rutland 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 Rutland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rutland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rutland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rutland?
No. Crime in Rutland has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Rutland compare to other cities in Vermont?
Middle of the pack for Vermont. Rutland isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Vermont cities.
How safe is Rutland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Rutland?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Rutland?
219.8 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (125), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) 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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