Bennington County, VT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bennington County in VT is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,345 violent crimes and 2,558 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.4 per 100k residents, which is -32.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.9 per 100k, -19.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.4 | B | 1345 | 106.2 | -32.8% |
| Property Crime | 131.9 | B | 2558 | 163.6 | -19.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 16 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.8 | C | 303 | 22.3 | -2.2% |
| Burglary | 21.3 | B | 340 | 24.0 | -11.3% |
| Larceny | 110.5 | C | 2146 | 116.4 | -5.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 67 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bennington Police Department
Bennington, VT
Manchester Police Department
Manchester, VT
Winhall Police Department
Winhall, VT