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Safest Cities in Vermont (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Burlington is the safest city in Vermont with a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Essex Junction (19.4/1K) and Rutland (20/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 4 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
20.1per 1K
Below National Avg
3of 4 cities
Above National Avg
1of 4 cities

All 4 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Burlington
B
18.8
2Essex Junction
B-
19.4
3Rutland
B-
20
4South Burlington
B-
22.1

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Vermont

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Vermont. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
B-
South Burlington22.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 338/100K
2
B-
Rutland20/1K · Moderate · Violent: 280/100K
3
B-
Essex Junction19.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 273/100K
4
B
Burlington18.8/1K · Below Average Risk · Violent: 285/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Vermont

What is the safest city in Vermont?
As of 2026, Burlington is the safest city in Vermont with a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 61% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in Vermont?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Vermont based on crime rate are: Burlington, Essex Junction, Rutland, South Burlington.
What is the most dangerous city in Vermont?
South Burlington has the highest crime rate in Vermont at 22.1 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Vermont?
The average crime rate across 4 tracked cities in Vermont is 20.1 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 294 per 100K and property crime averages 1716 per 100K.
Is Vermont safe to live in?
Vermont is safer than average, with violent crime at 294 per 100K (national: 363.8). 3 of 4 tracked cities have crime rates at or below the national average. The safest is Burlington with a B grade.
How many cities are ranked in Vermont?
4 cities in Vermont are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 3 have crime rates at or below the national average.
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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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