Chittenden County, VT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chittenden County in VT is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,721 violent crimes and 20,302 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.7 per 100k residents, which is 65.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 208.0 per 100k, 27.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAnnual Rate36.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,721 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents410 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,311 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate208.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,302 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,704 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate177.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,346 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,178 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.7 | A | 4721 | 106.2 | -65.4% |
| Property Crime | 208.0 | D | 20302 | 163.6 | +27.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 20 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 410 | 3.5 | -17.6% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 135 | 5.8 | -62.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.1 | B | 1311 | 22.3 | -32.0% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 1704 | 24.0 | -55.0% |
| Larceny | 177.5 | D | 17346 | 116.4 | +52.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.5 | B | 1178 | 22.2 | -12.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chittenden County Sheriff's Office
Burlington Police Department
Burlington, VT
Essex Police Department
Essex, VT
South Burlington Police Department
South Burlington, VT
Winooski Police Department
Winooski, VT
Colchester Police Department
Colchester, VT
Milton Police Department
Milton, VT
Shelburne Police Department
Shelburne, VT
Richmond Police Department
Richmond, VT
Williston Police Department
Williston, VT
Hinesburg Police Department
Hinesburg, VT