Is Burlington, VT Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Burlington, Vermont reported 3,576.79 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.23 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 2,469.82 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,597 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Burlington, Vermont reported 389.71 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.70 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 160.15 per 100,000 above that reference, with 174 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Burlington, Vermont reported 295.64 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.57 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 107.49 per 100,000 above that reference, with 132 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Burlington, Vermont reported 58.23 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.21 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 9.99 per 100,000 above that reference, with 26 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Burlington, Vermont reported 176.94 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.92 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 16.06 per 100,000 below that reference, with 79 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Burlington, VT has an adjusted safety score of 46.75 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Vermont. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Vermont workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 26 | 58.23 | 48.24 |
1.21× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 174 | 389.71 | 229.56 |
1.7× national |
| Burglary | 132 | 295.64 | 188.15 |
1.57× national |
| Larceny-theft | 1597 | 3576.79 | 1106.97 |
3.23× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 79 | 176.94 | 193.0 | 0.92× national |
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What drives Burlington's safety score?
Burlington ranks in the bottom quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Vermont, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 44,649 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 50.94, while Property Security is lowest at 23.81. The 27.13-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Larceny-theft is highest relative to its national reference at 3576.79 per 100,000 (3.23× the national rate). Motor Vehicle Theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 176.94 per 100,000 (0.92× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Burlington, Vermont recorded 1,597 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 79.5% of the 2,008 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 26 robbery reports (1.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Burlington, Vermont recorded 174 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 8.7% of the 2,008 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 26 robbery reports (1.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Burlington, Vermont recorded 132 burglary offenses in 2025, 6.6% of the 2,008 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 26 robbery reports (1.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Burlington, Vermont uses a reporting population of 44,649 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Burlington, Vermont has an adjusted score of 46.75 points out of 100 versus 95.12 in Rutland Town, Vermont, a difference of 48.37 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Burlington ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Burlington, Vermont has an adjusted score of 46.75 points out of 100 versus 60.1 in South Burlington, Vermont, a difference of 13.35 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Burlington ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burlington safe compared to other places in Vermont?
Burlington is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 46.75 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Vermont.
What is the crime rate in Burlington?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Burlington's safety rating?
Burlington's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 46.75 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Vermont. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Burlington?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Burlington?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.