Orleans County, VT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Orleans County in VT is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 897 violent crimes and 1,389 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.6 per 100k residents, which is 33.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 97.7 per 100k, 40.3% 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 BAnnual Rate70.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents897 (2019-2023)
Homicide
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 AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate97.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,389 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents278 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,037 (2019-2023)
Motor 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 | 70.6 | B | 897 | 106.2 | -33.5% |
| Property Crime | 97.7 | A | 1389 | 163.6 | -40.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 64 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 18 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.4 | A | 294 | 22.3 | -48.7% |
| Burglary | 6.4 | A | 278 | 24.0 | -73.3% |
| Larceny | 91.3 | B | 1037 | 116.4 | -21.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 69 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Orleans County Sheriff's Office
Newport Police Department
Newport, VT