Chittenden County, VT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chittenden County in VT is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,296 violent crimes and 19,823 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.0 per 100k residents, which is -65.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 227.1 per 100k, +38.8% 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 Rate37.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,296 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,222 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate227.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents19,823 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,604 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate194.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,019 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,147 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.0 | A | 4296 | 106.2 | -65.1% |
| Property Crime | 227.1 | D | 19823 | 163.6 | +38.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.2 | C | 313 | 3.5 | -9.4% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 134 | 5.8 | -59.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.5 | B | 1222 | 22.3 | -30.3% |
| Burglary | 11.9 | A | 1604 | 24.0 | -50.5% |
| Larceny | 194.1 | F | 17019 | 116.4 | +66.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.9 | C | 1147 | 22.2 | -5.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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