Bennington, VT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bennington Police Department serves the city of Bennington, VT in Bennington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,227 violent crimes and 2,297 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 169.8 per 100k residents, which is 59.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 222.0 per 100k, 35.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 169.8 | D | 1227 | 106.2 | +59.9% |
| Property Crime | 222.0 | D | 2297 | 163.6 | +35.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 65.3 | F | 274 | 22.3 | +193.4% |
| Burglary | 19.6 | B | 301 | 24.0 | -18.5% |
| Larceny | 202.4 | F | 1932 | 116.4 | +74.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winhall | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 84.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 61.8% lower |
| Manchester | 10 miles | A 44.3 | A 88.7 | Violent: 73.9% lower Property: 60.1% lower |
| Bellows Falls | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wilmington | 20 miles | F 176.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 4.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Dover | 20 miles | A 54.4 | B 108.9 | Violent: 67.9% lower Property: 51.0% lower |