Is South Burlington, VT Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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South Burlington, Vermont reported 4,832.10 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 4.37 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 3,725.13 per 100,000 above that reference, with 990 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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South Burlington, Vermont reported 73.21 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.39 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 114.94 per 100,000 below that reference, with 15 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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South Burlington, Vermont reported 24.40 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.51 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 23.84 per 100,000 below that reference, with 5 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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South Burlington, Vermont reported 170.83 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.74 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 58.73 per 100,000 below that reference, with 35 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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South Burlington, Vermont reported 170.83 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.89 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 22.17 per 100,000 below that reference, with 35 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, South Burlington, VT has an adjusted safety score of 60.1 out of 100. It ranks #2 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 | 5 | 24.4 | 48.24 | 0.51× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 170.83 | 229.56 | 0.74× national |
| Burglary | 15 | 73.21 | 188.15 | 0.39× national |
| Larceny-theft | 990 | 4832.1 | 1106.97 |
4.37× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35 | 170.83 | 193.0 | 0.89× national |
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What drives South Burlington's safety score?
South Burlington ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Vermont, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 20,488 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 Personal Safety at 64.58, while Property Security is lowest at 30.81. The 33.77-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 4832.1 per 100,000 (4.37× the national rate). Burglary is lowest on the same relative basis at 73.21 per 100,000 (0.39× 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
South Burlington, Vermont recorded 990 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 91.7% of the 1,080 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 5 robbery reports (0.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
South Burlington, Vermont recorded 35 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 3.2% of the 1,080 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 5 robbery reports (0.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
South Burlington, Vermont recorded 35 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 3.2% of the 1,080 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 5 robbery reports (0.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
South Burlington, Vermont uses a reporting population of 20,488 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.
South Burlington, Vermont has an adjusted score of 60.1 points out of 100 versus 95.12 in Rutland Town, Vermont, a difference of 35.02 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; South Burlington ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
South Burlington, Vermont has an adjusted score of 60.1 points out of 100 versus 46.75 in Burlington, Vermont, a difference of 13.35 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; South Burlington ranks 2 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 South Burlington safe compared to other places in Vermont?
South Burlington is classified as having moderate relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 60.1 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Vermont.
What is the crime rate in South Burlington?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is South Burlington's safety rating?
South Burlington's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 60.1 out of 100, which ranks #2 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 South Burlington?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for South 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.